Southern Song rural economy

Author: Liang Gengyao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Southern Song Dynasty inherited the Northern Song Dynasty, exhibiting three fundamental economic trends: population growth, widespread land consolidation, and gradual commercial development. Population increase led to insufficient arable land, while land consolidation exacerbated rural wealth concentration, widening the wealth gap and creating unrest. On the other hand, a coordinating force maintained rural economic stability, primarily through the efforts of the Southern Song government and wealthy families. The wealthy bore greater economic responsibility, while the poor received more financial assistance and support. The purpose of this book is to explore the economic conflicts and coordination in Southern Song rural society. It discusses the demographic (overview), land distribution, tenancy system, labor and capital of farming households, as well as agricultural markets and prices, to analyze the phenomenon of wealth inequality in rural areas. It concludes by outlining the various efforts to coordinate rural economies. This book offers a comprehensive and clear perspective on the economy of Southern Song rural society, aiding in understanding the actual conditions of rural life at the time. The Southern Song Dynasty inherited the Northern Song Dynasty, exhibiting three fundamental economic trends: population growth, widespread land consolidation, and gradual commercial development. Population increase led to insufficient arable land, while land consolidation exacerbated rural wealth concentration, widening the wealth gap and creating unrest. On the other hand, a coordinating force maintained rural economic stability, primarily through the efforts of the Southern Song government and wealthy families. The wealthy bore greater economic responsibility, while the poor received more financial assistance and support. The purpose of this book is to explore the economic conflicts and coordination in Southern Song rural society. It discusses the demographic (overview), land distribution, tenancy system, labor and capital of farming households, as well as agricultural markets and prices, to analyze the phenomenon of wealth inequality in rural areas. It concludes by outlining the various efforts to coordinate rural economies. This book offers a comprehensive and clear perspective on the economy of Southern Song rural society, aiding in understanding the actual conditions of rural life at the time.