As regional inequality looms large in the policy debate in China, this volume brings together a selection of papers from authors whose work has had real impact on policy, so that researchers and policy makers can have access to them in one place.

This volume brings together a collection of the best available analyses of China's problems in governing rapid growth, focusing on equity and institutions, from well respected Chinese and non-Chinese scholars.

This volume looks at the links between the formal and informal labor market in developing and transition economies, working towards an accurate understanding of labour markets and analysing alternative policy proposals.