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When the French banned Indian textiles / Nimish Adhia.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Adhia, Nimish, author.
- Series:
- SAGE Business Cases.
- SAGE Business Cases
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Foreign trade regulation.
- Economic conditions.
- France--Economic conditions--17th century--Case studies.
- France.
- Foreign trade regulation--France--Case studies.
- Economic history.
- Genre:
- Case studies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations.
- Place of Publication:
- London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2021.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Beginning in 1686, and continuing for the next 75 years, France banned the import of Indian cotton textiles and their imitations produced elsewhere. The reason for the ban was that the textiles had become popular among French consumers to the detriment of French wool and linen manufacturers. The ban was widely defied by smugglers and consumers, causing the French government to resort to draconian enforcement measures. In turn, the measures prompted a spirited public debate about free trade, one of Europe's first. This case study provides an opportunity for readers to reflect on the effects of creative destruction and measures to restrict economic competition.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on XML content.
- ISBN:
- 9781529743593
- 1529743591
- OCLC:
- 1204119979
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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