Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Traditional Shaanxi Merchants Decline as Hui and Jin Merchants Rise to Prominence

A Comparation between Shaanxi,Hui and Jin Merchants during the Ming and Qing Dynasties by the View of Historical Geographic——And Talk the Reasons of the Shaanxi Merchants' Decline
Guo Shi-qiang

Paper Summary

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Hui and Jin Merchants thrived while Shaanxi Merchants declined. The article explores the reasons behind Shaanxi Merchants' decline compared to Hui and Jin Merchants, focusing on their business operations and activities. By using Historical Geographic knowledge, the research aims to understand why Shaanxi Merchants fell behind and suggests new strategies for them to succeed in the future.

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