In a detailed and innovative account, Y.Y. Kueh provides a scholarly and authoritative study of the performance of the agricultural sector of the Chinese economy over the past sixty years. Based on detailed statistical data and other source material, Kueh analyzes the interrelationships among natural, economic, and institutional factors which lie at the heart of China's agricultural performance. He describes policy changes, technological advances, and natural factors, and distinguishes the effect of each factor on the level of agricultural production. Through his analysis, Kueh predicts...

A concise and authoritative account of the future prospects for the Chinese economy, this volume brings together distinguished contributors to cover recent policies and trends. An essential reference in its field, the book covers the likely directions of economic strategy and gives good coverage to all the main issues. economy

This study focuses specifically on the giant state-owned enterprises to unravel the intriguing dynamics between industrial deregulation and inflation.