One of the most stimulating debates in economic history over the last two decades has been that surrounding the so-called "Great Divergence", namely precisely when the Asian economies fell behind Europe. To date much of that debate has hinged on real wage data. This article highlights and...

Chinese Money in Global Context: Historic Junctures Between 600 BCE and 2012 offers a groundbreaking interpretation of the Chinese monetary system, charting its evolution by examining key moments in history and placing them in international perspective. Expertly navigating primary sources in...