Abstract / Excerpt:

Objectives: This dissertation is to share to the people the historical analysis of the role of Congress of the United States i handling tariff legislation for the Philippines. It covers the story of customs tariff under the military government (August 20, 1898 - March 8, 1902), The acts of March 8, 1902 (March 8, 1902 - August 5, 1909), Attempts to revise the Philippine Tariff laws during 1905-1908, Development of Policy, The approach to Independence.

Conclusion: In building up of new and well-balanced national economy for the Philippines there must be required of the leaders of the country a high order of statesmanhip. He also added that it will take years before Philippine economy can be restored to its pre-war position.

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Source Institution	King's Crown Press
Unit	Social Science and Education
Authors	Abelarde, Pedro Emmanuel
Page Count	233
Place of Publication	New York
Original Publication Date	March 1, 1947
Tags	Dissertations, Tariff, United States.

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