Merchants, market and monarchy : economic thought and history in early modern China
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Merchants, market and monarchy : economic thought and history in early modern China
（Palgrave studies in the history of economic thought series）
Palgrave Macmillan, c2021
Available at / 2 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book explores the vital role of merchants within early modern China. Unlike European merchants, their Sino-colleagues have long been regarded as certain social pariahs after pre-Qin period, despite the fortune they made. The key mission of this monograph is to investigate whether the standing of merchants in the Ming Empire has been improved compared with their predecessors. Generally, their status is reflected in state-merchant relationship and their role in the market, which can be found in miscellaneous economic activities such as market monopoly, commercial taxation, international trade, and consumption.
This book aims to be of relevance to students and researchers interested in early modern history, eastern commerce, Ming merchants, and contemporary global affairs.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Institution: designed system faced by Ming merchants.- Chapter 3: Monopoly: merchants and monarchy.- Chapter 4: Taxation: levy on merchants.- Chapter 5: International Trade: merchants' predicament and opportunities.- Chapter 6: Consumption: two pairs of thought involving merchants.- Chapter 7: Ranking: scholars, merchants, craftsmen and peasants.- Chapter 8: Conclusion.
by "Nielsen BookData"