Description
Book SynopsisIn this volume Guo Yongqin provides an overview of the most important taxes, land and labor tax, in Imperial Qing China (1644-1912). The previously unpublished fiscal sources presented in this volume give a tremendous amount of information about Qing society and economy, like the bureaucratic system, political institutions, economic inequality, and environmental conditions. The data is accompanied by a detailed introduction, offering a valuable resource for further research on how the standardized tax system performed and affected the Qing regime.
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Emperors of the Qing Dynasty Chinese Terms Introduction 1 The Land and Labor Tax in Qing China 1 Research Significance 2 Evolution and Reforms 3 The Financial Mechanisms and Economic Relevance 4 The Impact of Official Assessment on Land and Labor Tax 2 Spatial Features: Linking Geography to Economy Development 1 The Spatial Distribution Pattern of Land and Labor Tax 2 Social-Agro Systems 3 Land and Labor Tax per Capita 4 Prefectual Statistics Figures 5 Economic Inequality 6 Conclusion 3 Source Data 1 Country 2 Province 3 Prefecture 4 County 5 Actual Collecting Data Appendix 1: Terminology Description Appendix 2: Conversion Unit: Between the Land, Labor and Tax Appendix 3: Tax Annual Assessment Implementation Appendix 4: Tax Data Checking for the Actual Tax Levied Appendix 5: Disaster Report, Remit Levies and Credit Investigation References
