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Austin Dean, "China and the End of Global Silver, 1873–1937" (Cornell UP, 2020)

New Books in Economics

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The Rise and Fall of Silver: China's Monetary Evolution

This chapter explores the historical role of silver as a significant currency in global and Chinese economies leading up to the 1870s. It examines the transition to the gold standard, the complexities of regional currency dynamics, and the challenges faced in introducing U.S. trade dollars in China. Additionally, it contextualizes these currency issues within China's self-strengthening movement and the broader themes of modernization and state intervention in the late 19th century.

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