An Introduction to the Chinese Economy : The Driving Forces Behind Modern Day China

This comprehensive overview of the modern Chinese economy by a noted expert from China offers a quality and breadth of coverage. In this book, the author provides an introduction to China's economy since 1949 and original insights based on his own extensive research. The book sets out to analyze and compare the operational mechanisms of the Chinese economy between the pre- and post-reform periods and through national, regional and local dimensions. Both positive and negative consequences of the Chinese economic transformation have been clarified. A multiregional comparison of the Chinese economy is conducted in terms of natural and human resources, institutional evolution, as well as economic and social performances. At last, some key issues relating to the inherent operational mechanisms of and the dynamic patterns of the Chinese economy are also discussed. "This comprehensive overview of the modern Chinese economy by a noted expert from China offers a quality and breadth of coverage. In this book, the author provides an introduction to China's economy since 1949 and original insights based on his own extensive research.The book sets out to analyze and compare the operational mechanisms of the Chinese economy between the pre- and post-reform periods and through national, regional and local dimensions. Both positive and negative consequences of the Chinese economic transformation have been clarified. A multiregional comparison of the Chinese economy is conducted in terms of natural and human resources, institutional evolution, as well as economic and social performances. At last, some key issues relating to the inherent operational mechanisms of and the dynamic patterns of the Chinese economy are also discussed." -- Provided by publisher This Comprehensive Overview Of The Modern Chinese Economy By A Noted Expert From China Offers A Quality And Breadth Of Coverage. In This Book, The Author Provides An Introduction To China's Economy Since 1949 And Original Insights Based On His Own Extensive Research. A Brief History Of China -- Spatial And Administrative Divisions -- The Foundations Of The Chinese Economy (i) -- The Foundations Of The Chinese Economy (ii) -- Political And Economic Systems -- Economic Growth And Social Justice -- International Economic Engagement -- Studying Chinese Economic: Key Issues -- Appendixes: A Historical Chronology ; China's Cultural Similarity With You Country. Rongxing Guo. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.