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Title: Was Chevalier right? The efficiency of tariffs on French canals in the 1830s using a DEA approach

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Publication Year: 2012

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Abstract: This article revisits Michel Chevaliers work and discussions on 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 in economic debates, mainly because of his discussion on 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 in order to test Chevaliers hypothesis on the inefficiency of French tariffs. This study shows that Chevaliers claims on French tariffs are not validated by DEA.

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Authors: Mourao, Paulo Reis

Conference Name: Encuentros de Economia Aplicada

Publisher Location: A Coruna, Spain

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