Taisu Zhang, “The Laws and Economics of Confucianism: Kinship Property in Preindustrial China and England” (Cambridge UP, 2017)
New Books in East Asian Studies
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Exploring the Intersection of Culture and Rationality in Economic Behavior
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between culture and economics, advocating for a focused understanding of culture that enhances analytical capabilities. It highlights how cultural norms influence economic behavior, while still acknowledging the role of rational decision-making in shaping property theories and cultural property norms.
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