鹽鐵論 by active 1st century B.C. Kuan Huan
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"鹽鐵論" by Kuan Huan is a philosophical and political discourse likely written in the 1st century BC. The text explores the economic and moral implications of state-controlled industries, particularly salt and iron, debating their effects on society and governance. The dialogue involves various characters, including officials and scholars, who discuss whether the state should monopolize these resources to foster order and morality among the people. The opening of the text sets the
stage for a debate on the effects of government policies regarding the distribution of wealth and resources. Different speakers present their views on the management of salt, iron, and other commodities, arguing about the balance between state control and individual prosperity. One side argues for the abolition of monopolies in favor of promoting agricultural and ethical values, while the other defends state control as a necessary measure against external threats and domestic corruption. This initial discourse highlights the contrasting beliefs surrounding governance, morality, and economic strategy, establishing a thought-provoking framework for the ensuing discussions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Huan, Kuan, active 1st century B.C. |
|---|---|
| Title | 鹽鐵論 |
| Alternate Title | Yan Tie Lun |
| Credits | Produced by Kai-Hong Fang |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Government monopolies -- China |
| Subject | Salt industry and trade -- China |
| Subject | Iron industry and trade -- China |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26920 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 772 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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