China''s Cotton Industry - Economic Transformation and State Capacity

This book examines the political economy of the cotton processing industry, analyzes the process of cotton policy making and looks at how local governments and the former monopolist cope with the changes brought about by marketization.

List of contents

1. Introduction Part I: The National Level 2. Reform and Retreat in the Deng Era 3. Breakthrough of Reforms and Emerging Regulatory Structures Part II: System Transformation at the Local Level 4. Introduction to the Fieldwork-Sites 5. Developmentalism in Xiajin 6. Entrepreneurialism in Tianmen Part III: Institutional Change in the Cotton Sector 7. Market Access and Competition 8. Corporate Finance and Business Practices Part IV: Outcomes 9. Reform Outcomes at the National Level 10. Conclusion

About the author

Björn Alpermann is Assistant Professor for Contemporary Chinese Studies at Würzburg University, Germany.

Summary

This book examines the political economy of the cotton processing industry, analyzes the process of cotton policy making and looks at how local governments and the former monopolist cope with the changes brought about by marketization.

Product details

• Authors: Bjoern (University of Cologne Alpermann, Bjorn Alpermann, Björn Alpermann, Bjorn (University of Cologne Alpermann
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2015
• EAN: 9781138858084
• ISBN: 978-1-138-85808-4
• No. of pages: 258
• Series: Routledge Studies on China in Transition
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > International economy; China, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, International Economics, Regional Studies, Political Economy, Regional / International studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General