Meritocracy Or Patronage? - Political Foundations of China''s Economic Transition

This study interrogates the theoretical and empirical validities of two dominant theories about Chinese state in the post-Mao period. The authors argue that the meritocratic view has under-theorized the innate contradiction between officials' personal competence and political loyalty.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. How is the Chinese State Organized? Two Dominant Views; 3. Meritocracy in One-Party China? A Critical Evaluation; 4. Provincial Leader Promotion: A Reassessment; 5. Patronage and Development Path: A New Research Agenda.

Summary

This study interrogates the theoretical and empirical validities of two dominant theories about Chinese state in the post-Mao period. The authors argue that the meritocratic view has under-theorized the innate contradiction between officials' personal competence and political loyalty.

Foreword

The argument for a meritocratic selection of leading officials in China lacks both theoretical and empirical support.

Product details

• Authors: Fubing Su, Fubing (Vassar College) Tao Su, Ran Tao
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.12.2024
• EAN: 9781009508001
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950800-1
• No. of pages: 100
• Series: Elements in Chinese Economy and Governance
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; China, Economics, finance, business & management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, Political structure & processes, Political structure and processes, Economics, finance, business and management