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Fiery Dragons: Banks, Moneylenders and Microfinance in Burma

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Tracing Burma's tumultuous economic history.

If you're intrigued by how economics intertwines with history, "Fiery Dragons" is a compelling read. It doesn't just chronicle Burma's financial changes; it serves as a deep dive into the country's transformation from wealth to poverty. Sean Turnell has expertly linked monetary developments with historical events, bringing to light how crucial financial systems are, especially in a context as complex as Burma's. It's a read that'll offer you new perspectives on the importance of financial institutions and their impact on a country's fate.

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Fiery Dragons: Banks, Moneylenders and Microfinance in Burma

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ISBN: 9788776940409
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,854.90
Authors: Sean Turnell
Publisher: NIAS Press
Date of Publication: 2009-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Economics, Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.5
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This book explores the present circumstances of Burma’s financial malaise, but does not neglect how it got there. Opening its account at the dawn of the colonial era, Fiery Dragons tells the story of Burma's financial system - of its banks, moneylenders and 'microfinanciers' - through to the present day, to the events that in our times bring the Burmese people out into their streets to demand something better. It argues that Burma's financial system matters, and that the careful study of this system can tell us much about Burma (and something about other developing countries, too). While financial systems and institutions matter in all countries, the book argues that they especially count in Burma. Events in the financial and monetary sphere have been unusually - spectacularly - prominent in Burma's turbulent modern history. From the Chettiars and the alienation of the land to the backlash against the foreign moneylender. From the great state banks of the democracy years to the Orwellian 'people's banks' of the Burma way to socialism. From Burma's bizarre demonetization experiences to the rise and crash of the entrepreneurial bankers. And from the money launderers to the practitioners of microfinance. The story of Burma's financial system and its players is one that has shaped the country. It is a dramatic story, and an important one.
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Tracing Burma's tumultuous economic history.

If you're intrigued by how economics intertwines with history, "Fiery Dragons" is a compelling read. It doesn't just chronicle Burma's financial changes; it serves as a deep dive into the country's transformation from wealth to poverty. Sean Turnell has expertly linked monetary developments with historical events, bringing to light how crucial financial systems are, especially in a context as complex as Burma's. It's a read that'll offer you new perspectives on the importance of financial institutions and their impact on a country's fate.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.