Economic Development in Modern China Since 1949

ISBN-13: 9781032531182 / Angielski

Guan Quan

Opis

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.
From the perspective of development economics, the two-volume set studies the economic history and development of China since 1912, with a focus on the quantitative analysis of economic activities. Comprised of two core parts, this second volume first describes the historical process and characteristics of economy since 1949 and then looks into the momentum and inner logic that underpin the economic development. The former part covers issues of agriculture, industry, population and labor force, urbanization and labor mobility, income distribution and poverty, and price changes. The latter part includes analyses on the capital formation, human resources, technological progress, institutions, macro policies, international trade, and direct investment.
This title will be of great interest to scholars and students working on Chinese economic history, Chinese economy, and Chinese modern society.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

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.