Chinese Classic Economics

Download or read book Chinese Classic Economics written by Zhong Yongsheng and published by Paths International Ltd. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern economics come from western countries. They are the mirrors of the economic conditions of these countries and the way they talk about economic phenomena is under the logic of western philosophy. But in fact, as a culture of long history, China has its own "e;classic economics"e;, though it hides behind modern context. The author re-discovers the Chinese classic economics from scriptures and historical records. This book not only contains the academic explanation of a long forgotten economic theory system but also offers us a new prospect to understand the modern world.This area this book covers is unique and totally new. People always consider economics is rather young. But in fact, economic thoughts, which influenced by many different aspects, exist for a long time. This book tries to re-discover the long hidden economic thoughts in ancient Chinese culture. It provides us a new way to understand the model and the unique patterns of modern China's economic behavior.Whenever we refer to economics, whether economics of Adam Smith, Keynes or even Karl Marx, we are always referring to something "e;western"e;. There are few books talking about the economic thoughts in ancient China. This book has few competitors. It will appeal to a worldwide audience of students and scholars of economics.This area this book covers is unique and totally new. People always consider economics is rather young. But in fact, economic thoughts, which influenced by many different aspects, exist for a long time. This book tries to re-discover the long hidden economic thoughts in ancient Chinese culture. It provides us a new way to understand the model and the unique patterns of modern China's economic behavior.Whenever we refer to economics, whether economics of Adam Smith, Keynes or even Karl Marx, we are always referring to something "e;western"e;. There are few books talking about the economic thoughts in ancient China. This book has few competitors. It will appeal to a worldwide audience of students and scholars of economics.