The Industrial Competition of Asia: An Inquiry Into the Influence of Currency on the Commerce of the Empire in the East (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Clarmont J. Daniell

9780332353081: The Industrial Competition of Asia: An Inquiry Into the Influence of Currency on the Commerce of the Empire in the East (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332353087 ISBN 13: 9780332353081

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Currency and commerce across Asia are examined through a clear, data‑driven lens.

This work investigates how money and monetary policy affect trade in the East, with a focus on how gold, silver, and paper money influence prices, markets, and economic growth.

The book analyzes historical and contemporary ideas about bimetallism, coinage, and monetary reform, showing how currency choices shape business, banking, and international finance. It uses India as a central case to illustrate broader patterns in Asian economies and the challenges of implementing currency systems that serve diverse markets.

How gold and silver values interact with paper money and banking in Asia.
The practical implications of remonetizing silver and maintaining market values across currencies.
Why currency policy matters for production, trade, and economic development in large, diverse markets like India and beyond.
Particular considerations for Asia when evaluating global monetary ideas and reforms.

Ideal for readers of economic history, monetary policy, and international finance who want a thoughtful, region‑focused perspective.

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