Routledge Revivals The Indian Tariff Problem

First published in 1933, The Indian Tariff Problem analyzes India's Protective Tariffs post Fiscal Autonomy in 1921, examining their impact on resource allocation and income. It studies cotton, steel, and sugar industries, advocating rational policies and improved administration techniques. First published in 1933, The Indian Tariff Problem offers a critical analysis of the policy and administration of Protective Tariffs, introduced following India's attainment of Fiscal Autonomy in 1921. Chapter 1 examines the implications, reactions, and limitations of tariffs as a tool for reallocating national resources and income. The subsequent seven chapters provide a detailed and realistic study of India's tariff policy and administration, focusing on three major industries of the time: cotton, steel, and sugar. The final chapter summarizes the arguments and conclusions, advocating for a more rational approach to tariff policy and improved administration techniques, supported by better and more comprehensive data. This work remains a significant historical reference for scholars and researchers of India's economic history.