History Of Chinese Thoughts On Public Finance, A (In 2 Volumes)

This book provides a chronological record of Chinese thoughts on public finance over 4,000 years, from the Xia Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. It explores the onset and evolution of Chinese thoughts on public finance across different periods, including the ancient feudalistic period, and discusses the emergence of capitalistic theories from the late Qing Dynasty.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1004 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2021
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

This book is a comprehensive chronicle of the evolution of Chinese ideas on public finance over its remarkable 4,000-year history, spanning from the Xia Dynasty to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. It delves into the origins and development of Chinese perspectives on public finance across various eras, including the thoughts during the Xia, Shang, and Western Zhou dynasties, as well as the insights from the early feudalistic period. The book also explores the waxing and waning of China's ancient ideas on public finance, shedding light on their successes and challenges. Additionally, it examines the emergence of capitalistic theories from the late Qing Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China, contributing to a deeper understanding of the country's financial development. This invaluable resource provides a rich tapestry of historical insights into the evolution of Chinese thoughts on public finance, making it an essential read for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the intricate history of finance and economics in China.

ISBN-13: 9789811216794