Principles of Comparative Economics, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Radhakamal Mukerjee

9780260073747: Principles of Comparative Economics, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260073741 ISBN 13: 9780260073747

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how families and communities shape economies across East and West, and why communalism matters for social progress.

This book examines how social groups like the family, clans, and village communities influence economics, politics, and daily life. It contrasts Western coercive group dynamics with Eastern cooperative traditions, showing how communal action can sustain social welfare without heavy central control. Through vivid descriptions of village life, trade practices, and local credit systems, it reveals how traditional institutions adapt to modern needs while preserving cultural values.

Learn how the family acts as the foundation of society and a force for social cohesion.
See how village councils, guilds, and communal networks manage trade, credit, and administration.
Understand different approaches to education, law, and public life in East versus West.
Discover how local finance, barter, and informal banking operate within a communal framework.

Ideal for readers of economic sociology, development studies, and history who want a grounded look at how communal structures influence economic life and policy. This edition is accessible to non-specialists while offering detailed examples from Indian and Chinese contexts.

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