西夏盐政述论

A Study of Salt Policy of Western Xia

通过查阅有关史料,对西夏王朝盐政进行了较为深入细致的探讨,认为西夏盐业资源以池盐为主,并分为东、西、南三个主要产地。生产方式上则有天然采掘法与人工畦种法两大类。出于政治经济等因素的考虑,西夏建国后,逐步从制度上和法律上强化了对盐业的控制与管理,建立起一整套行之有效的盐业管理制度。同时,基于自身所存在的巨大经济价值,西夏盐业又对其社会产生了深远影响。

According to a careful research of relevant historical documents, this paper gives a study of the salt policy of Western Xia Dynasty, which includes the source of salt, the system of production and management, the price of salt and its social influence.