--- product_id: 223792826 title: "National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade (The Politics of the International Economy, 1)" price: "€ 79.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/223792826-national-power-and-the-structure-of-foreign-trade-the-politics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade (The Politics of the International Economy, 1) **Price:** € 79.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade (The Politics of the International Economy, 1) - **How much does it cost?** € 79.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/223792826-national-power-and-the-structure-of-foreign-trade-the-politics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This study begins with a brief survey of economic thought on the relationship between foreign trade and national power, from the Mercantilists on. Chapter II attempts a systematic theoretical approach to the subject. It first makes clear the fundamental basis of the possible use of foreign trade as an instrument of national power policy. Using well-known concepts of economic analysis, it proceeds to show under what conditions and by means of what policies this instrument is likely to attain its highest efficiency. The principles of power policy thus deduced theoretically are then compared with the actual practices followed by German trading methods in recent years. Toward the end of this chapter the reader will be carried into a detailed discussion of certain problems of the theory of international trade, which are touched upon earlier in the chapter. Chapter III is applied to the historical background of our problem. It gives a survey of the literature on "economic aggression" before and during World War I and brings out the importance of the Paris Economic Conference of the Allies in 1916 for the Versailles Treaty and postwar economic policies. In Chapter IV we review in the light of our theoretical and historical analyses certain safeguards or remedies which could be or have been proposed to prevent the use of foreign trade as an instrument of national power policies. Certain questions raised in Part 1 can be answered in quantitative terms. Part 2 consists, therefore, of an exposition of various trends of international trade in recent years disclosed by statistical analysis. In Chapter V we calculate an index number expressing the extent to which the trade of the large trading nations is or has been directed by preference toward the smaller trading countries. Chapter VI gives index numbers for the degree of concentration of their foreign trade on one or a few big markets or sources of supply. Finally, in Chapter VII we measure the extent to which world trade has been based primarily on an exchange of manufactures against raw materials and foodstuffs. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1945, with an expanded edition published in 1980. Review: International Trade Theory from the 1940s - I bought this book after a column in the Financial Times indicated it might contain some of the intellectual foundations for the tariff policy being pursued by the Trump administration. It is a dense read (thankfully short), particularly for a non-economist. The discussion of varies trade strategies pursued by Germany leading up the WW I was interesting. However, application of the various theoretical trade strategies was very difficult to relate to present day conditions, unless you focused on the general theme of the book that international trade strategies can be pursued by countries to maximize their power and war-time advantage over other counties. Review: american imperialism through tariffs - an oldie but a goodie. exposes the hidden agenda behind trump's tariffs. an excellent read revealed by project syndicate. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #782,649 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #433 in International Economics (Books) #508 in Economic Policy & Development (Books) #1,194 in Economic History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 16 Reviews | ## Images ![National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade (The Politics of the International Economy, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sdEXSIBfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ International Trade Theory from the 1940s *by S***9 on April 3, 2025* I bought this book after a column in the Financial Times indicated it might contain some of the intellectual foundations for the tariff policy being pursued by the Trump administration. It is a dense read (thankfully short), particularly for a non-economist. The discussion of varies trade strategies pursued by Germany leading up the WW I was interesting. However, application of the various theoretical trade strategies was very difficult to relate to present day conditions, unless you focused on the general theme of the book that international trade strategies can be pursued by countries to maximize their power and war-time advantage over other counties. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ american imperialism through tariffs *by R***R on April 16, 2026* an oldie but a goodie. exposes the hidden agenda behind trump's tariffs. an excellent read revealed by project syndicate. ### ⭐⭐ Ouy of date *by P***Y on May 17, 2025* Out of date ## Frequently Bought Together - National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade (The Politics of the International Economy) - Debt: The First 5,000 Years,Updated and Expanded - The Economic Consequences of the Peace - Classic Illustrated Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/223792826-national-power-and-the-structure-of-foreign-trade-the-politics](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/223792826-national-power-and-the-structure-of-foreign-trade-the-politics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*