1st Edition

Economic Development in Modern China Since 1949

By Guan Quan Copyright 2024
284 Pages 41 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

284 Pages 41 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

284 Pages 41 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

As the second volume of a two-volume set on the Chinese economic history, this book investigates Chinese economic development 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... Read more
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

Biography

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.