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As the second volume of a two-volume set on the Chinese economic history, this book investigates the economic development of China since 1949, uncovering the momentum, unique models, and general laws of economy in China.
List of contents
Part I Preparatory Investigation 1. Overview of China's Economic Development
Part II Processes and Characteristics 2. Development and Change in Agriculture 3. Industrial Development and Upgrading 4. Development and Significance of the Service Industry 5. Demographic Changes and Labor Supply 6. Urbanization and Labor Mobility 7. Income Distribution and Poverty Issues 8. Price Changes and Citizens' Life
Part III Conditions and Causes 9. Formation of Capital: Savings and Investment 10. Human Resources: Education and Health 11. Technological Advancement: Introduction and Innovation 12. Institution Building: Government and Market 13. Macro Policy: Fiscal and Finance Issues 14. International Trade: Closed and Open 15. Direct Investment: "Invite In" and "Go Global"
Part IV Summary and Outlook 16. China's Experience and Prospects
About the author
Guan Quan is Professor at the School of Economics of Renmin University of China. His research interests include development economics, international economics, Chinese economy, and Japanese economy. His recent publications with Routledge include the two-volume
Industrial Development in Modern China: Comparisons with Japan.
Summary
As the second volume of a two-volume set on the Chinese economic history, this book investigates the economic development of China since 1949, uncovering the momentum, unique models, and general laws of economy in China.
