The Origin of Capitalism -- Comparative Economic History Studies

Author: Li Yining
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book proposes a new research method and theoretical model for the origin of capitalism. The new research method involves dividing the feudal society into rigid and elastic systems, classifying alien forces within the feudal society into internal and external alien forces, and distinguishing capitalism into primary and non-primary capitalism, thereby explaining the origin of capitalism. The new theoretical model posits that the feudal system in Western Europe was rigid, under which external alien forces and external power centers emerged, leading to transition. As a result, Western Europe's capitalism is primary capitalism. However, in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, due to different customs and varying historical developments, the transition from feudalism to capitalism also has distinct characteristics. The capitalism formed in these regions falls under the category of non-primary capitalism.