What are tariffs and why do they matter?
Tariffs might sound like dry economics, but they have real-world impacts, shaping the price of goods, influencing global politics, and affecting our everyday choices as consumers. This Collection breaks down what tariffs are, how they work, and why they matter to international trade, local economies, and your wallet.


What Are Tariffs and Do They Work?
IFS Zooms In: The Economy, Paul Johnson, Peter Levell

A Splendid Exchange
William J. Bernstein

How Do Empires Work?
The Open University, Karl Hack

Salt: a World History
Mark Kurlansky

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