• ISBN13: 9789371337267
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 232
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 411 grams
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India and the Empire: A Consideration of the Tariff Problem by M. de P. Webb and Edward F.G. Law explores the economic relationship between Britain and colonial India, focusing on trade and tariff issues. The authors analyze how imperial tariff policies impacted Indian industries, agriculture, and fiscal autonomy. Advocating for fairer economic treatment, the book addresses the tension between imperial interests and Indian economic development. It reflects broader debates on colonial economics and the need for reform within the British Empire.

M. de P. Webb (1869–1938) was a British economist and writer who focused on imperial economic policy. He examined trade relations between Britain and its colonies, especially India, advocating for reforms in tariff structures. His work contributed to debates on fair economic practices within the British Empire. Edward F.G. Law (1846–1908) was a British civil servant and economic thinker involved in Indian fiscal policy. He contributed to discussions on trade, tariffs, and economic governance in colonial India, emphasizing the need for equitable policies benefiting both India and the Empire.