Economic Policy Making in China (19492016) - The Role of Economists

This book explores the key ideas and the key people who were responsible for the development of China's economy from 1949 through 2016. It discusses how economic policy evolved, how economic policy was formulated and how the role of economists in decision making evolved. It considers the interplay between ideological and practical questions, provides biographical details of key economists and includes a clear¿annotated¿chronology of events. The book is especially valuable because the author, as a senior World Bank official, was a close observer of the situation and to some extent a key participant.

List of contents

Annotated chronology of economic policy making, Chapter 1 - Puzzles and surprises, Chapter 2 - Evolution of economic policy making, Chapter 3 - Architects of China’s market-oriented economic reforms, Chapter 4 - Chen Yun (1905-1995), Chapter 5 - China’s entry into the World Bank, Chapter 6 - Unfinished reform agenda.

About the author

Pieter Bottelier is a Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington DC. He became fascinated by China’s economic reforms and development when he served as Chief of the World Bank’s resident mission in China in the 1990s.

Summary

This book explores the key ideas and the key people who were responsible for the development of China’s economy from 1949 through 2016. It discusses how economic policy evolved, how economic policy was formulated and how the role of economists in decision making evolved.

Product details

• Authors: Pieter Bottelier, Bottelier Pieter
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9780367438494
• ISBN: 978-0-367-43849-4
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; China, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic Conditions, Political Economy, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Central / national / federal government policies, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Central government policies