One of the most dramatic events in the global economy over the past few decades has been the rise of China as a global economic power. From humble beginnings in the late 1970s, the policy shift in China from a planned to market economy has led to economic growth of tremendous speed.
This book examines the changes taking place in China s economy today and the impacts of these changes in China and abroad. The central theme is that the rapid economic growth has come at a cost, as many problems have emerged as a result in China s economy and society, including a dramatic rich-poor gap,...
One of the most dramatic events in the global economy over the past few decades has been the rise of China as a global economic power. From humble ...