The Private Sector in Public Office: Selective Property Rights in China

ISBN-13: 9781108705530 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 204 str.

Yue Hou (University of Pennsylvania)

Opis

This book addresses the long-standing puzzle of how China's private sector manages to grow without secure property rights. Drawing on rich empirical evidence, this book challenges existing theories of property rights and growth, and shows that a selective property rights regime can generate and sustain economic growth and political stability.

Recenzje

'This fascinating book is a timely addition to the literature, given heated discussions in an era of 'Guo jin min tui' ('the state advances and the private sector retreats') during the Xi administration, especially when one witnesses an exodus from China, during the last few years, of successful businesspeople in their prime. A very valuable resource on political economy and economic development.' D. Li, Choice

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Selective property rights; 3. Private entrepeneurs in legislative office; 4. Motivations to run; 5. Protection from predation; 6. Legislator status and political capital; 7. Conclusion.