Why did the economy of Song Dynasty develop so rapidly?

First, the main reasons for the economic development in the Song Dynasty

1, the society is relatively stable

The founding emperor of the Song Dynasty drank a glass of wine to ease the chaos, and attached great importance to martial arts and social and economic development.

2. Developed culture and scientific and technological progress

3. Enlightened economic policy.

Song dynasty is the only dynasty in history that did not restrain businessmen.

4. The economic and cultural center of gravity moved south.

The Song Dynasty attached great importance to the development of the south, which was the most vigorous period in history.

Social stability creates external conditions for economic development; At the same time, a large number of immigrants from the north, such as Yongjia Rebellion in the late Western Jin Dynasty and Jingkang Rebellion in the late Northern Song Dynasty, led to a large number of people moving south, brought advanced production methods, promoted the development of science and technology in the south and improved labor productivity.

Second, the performance of economic development in the Song Dynasty

1. The Song Dynasty witnessed unprecedented economic prosperity, with remarkable development in agriculture, printing, paper making, silk weaving and porcelain making.

2. The navigation and shipbuilding industries have made outstanding achievements, with developed overseas trade and trade with more than 50 countries in the South Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

3. The large-scale development of South China in Song Dynasty promoted the economic center to move southward.