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Title: Discussing Chevaliers Data on the Efficiency of Tariffs for American and French Canals in the 1830s

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Publication Year: 2015

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Abstract: This article revisits Michel Chevaliers work and discussions of tariffs. Chevalier shifted from Saint-Simonism to economic liberalism during his life in the 19th century. His influence was soon perceived in the political world and economic debates, mainly because of his discussion of tariffs as instruments of efficient transport policies. This work discusses Chevaliers thoughts on tariffs by revisiting his masterpiece, Le Cours dconomie Politique. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was conducted to test Chevaliers hypothesis on the inefficiency of French tariffs. This work showed that Chevaliers claims on French tariffs are not validated by DEA.

Url: http://sgo.sagepub.com/content/5/2/2158244015582307

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Authors: Mourao, Paulo R

Periodical (Full): SAGE Open

Issue: 2

Volume: 5

Pages: 1-11

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