The Foreign Trade Of The United States: Its Character, Organization And Methods (1920)

""The Foreign Trade of the United States: Its Character, Organization and Methods"" is a historical book written by Lillian Cummings Ford in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the foreign trade practices of the United States during the early 20th century. It covers a wide range of topics including the history of American foreign trade, the organization of the government agencies responsible for regulating trade, and the methods used by American businesses to conduct international commerce. The book is divided into four parts, each of which provides a detailed examination of a different aspect of American foreign trade. The first part of the book focuses on the history of American foreign trade, tracing its development from colonial times to the early 20th century. The second part of the book examines the organization of the government agencies responsible for regulating foreign trade, including the Department of Commerce, the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, and the Tariff Commission. The third part of the book provides an in-depth analysis of the methods used by American businesses to conduct international commerce. This includes discussions of export financing, shipping and transportation, and the various types of trade agreements that were in use at the time. Finally, the fourth part of the book examines the impact of foreign trade on the American economy, including its effects on employment, wages, and the overall standard of living.Overall, ""The Foreign Trade of the United States: Its Character, Organization and Methods"" provides a valuable historical perspective on American foreign trade during the early 20th century. It is a useful resource for anyone interested in the history of American commerce or the development of international trade practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.