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Distant Thunder: The Regional Economies of Southwest China and the Impact of the Great Depression.

Authors :
Wright, Tim
Source :
Modern Asian Studies; Jul2000, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p697, 42p, 4 Charts, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Examines the impact of the 1930 Great Depression on Southwest China. Drop in the demand of silk in the United States and the world market; Reduction in employment brought by the fall in prices; Decrease in the prices of rice between 1931 and 1933; Factors contributing to the Chinese economic performance; Regions affected by the economic depression.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0026749X
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Modern Asian Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3605448
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0026749x0000384x