Shogunate finance

Shogunate finance refers to the economic management and fiscal policies overseen by the military governments (shoguns) in Japan’s feudal period. It involved collecting taxes from farmers and merchants, managing state expenditures, and maintaining the samurai class. The shogunate controlled revenue sources such as land taxes, trade tariffs, and monopolies, balancing income against military and administrative costs. Effective financial management ensured stability and legitimacy, while poor handling could lead to economic decline or civil unrest. Overall, it was a complex system of revenue collection and expenditure aimed at sustaining the shogunate's power and stability.