Silver and China: An Investigation of the Monetary Principles Governing China's Trade and Prosperity

Pinnick, Alfred W

ISBN 10: 1025988442 / ISBN 13: 9781025988443

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Silver and China: An Investigation of the Monetary Principles Governing China's Trade and Prosperity
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025988442
• ISBN 13: 9781025988443
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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"Silver and China: An Investigation of the Monetary Principles Governing China's Trade and Prosperity" is a scholarly examination of the complex financial systems that defined China's economic landscape during the early 20th century. Written by Alfred W. Pinnick, this work delves into the intricate relationship between the silver standard and China's international trade relations, providing a rigorous analysis of how monetary fluctuations impacted national prosperity.

The text explores the unique challenges faced by the Chinese economy in a global market dominated by the gold standard, offering insights into the domestic and foreign factors influencing currency value. Pinnick investigates the historical development of Chinese fiscal policy, the role of foreign banks, and the broader implications of silver-based commerce on industrial growth and agricultural stability. Through a combination of statistical data and economic theory, the author sheds light on the mechanisms of trade finance and the pursuit of economic stability within a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.

"Silver and China" serves as a vital resource for readers interested in economic history, monetary theory, and Asian studies. It remains a significant contribution to the understanding of global finance, illustrating the profound influence of currency systems on the trajectory of modern China's development.

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