An Introduction to Thoughts of Elites on Currency and Finance in Imperial China 传统中国货币金融思想导论. By Ping He. Beijing: China Financial Publishing House, 2025. xxiv + 399 pp. Paperback, ¥ 98.00. ISBN: 978-7-5220-2786-9.

Key Points

• The book aims to introduce and analyze the financial thoughts of influential elites in Imperial China.
• Comprehensive exploration of historical texts and economic theories
• Analysis of the evolution of currency and finance in Imperial China
• Discussion of elite perspectives and their impact on economic practices
• Identifies key philosophical underpinnings of currency and finance in the era
• Highlights the role of economic elites in shaping financial policies and practices
• Provides insights into the relationship between finance and statecraft in Imperial China