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← HistoryWhich obstacle to tributary relationships arose from 'maijie' exchanges during the Song Dynasty?
A)Increased diplomatic equality signaling loss
B)Reduced border security increased raids
C)Undermined value; reverse price gradients✓
D)Forced standardization rejected by steppe
💡 Explanation
Reverse price gradients and inflation occurred, because *market manipulation* allowed tribute to purchase goods cheaper within China and sell them abroad, therefore undermining economic incentives, rather than increased border security or diplomatic equality.
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