@article{Richman:166344, recid = {166344}, author = {Richman, Jesse T. and Richman, Howard B. and Richman, Raymond L.}, title = {The Scaled Tariff: A Mechanism for Combating Mercantilism and Producing Balanced Trade}, journal = {Estey Journal of International Law and Trade Policy}, address = {2011}, number = {1753-2016-141238}, pages = {20}, year = {2011}, abstract = {In this paper we first discuss whether or not the modern form of mercantilism that contributes to the trade deficit of the United States and other countries is a self-destructive and thus self-correcting strategy. We argue that it is not self-correcting. Then we discuss mechanisms that a trade deficit country could utilize in order to produce balanced trade. The mechanisms differ in six respects, with the Scaled Tariff excelling in each.}, url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/166344}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.166344}, }