When the French banned Indian textiles /

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...

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Main Author:	Adhia, Nimish (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2021.
Series:	SAGE Business Cases.
Subjects:	France > Economic conditions > 17th century > Case studies. Foreign trade regulation > France > Case studies. France > Conditions économiques > 17e siècle > Études de cas. Commerce international > Réglementation > France > Études de cas. Economic history. Foreign trade regulation. France. 1600-1699 Electronic books. Case studies.
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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.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781529743593 1529743591