Income disparities in China an OECD perspective : [Seminar on Income Inequality Trends from Chinese and International Perspectives held in Paris on 20 and 21 October 2003]

China Has Experienced Spectacular Economic Growth Since 1978, Averaging 8 To 9% Per Year. As A Result, On Average, People's Standard Of Living Is Far Higher Than Ever Before In China's History. However, Economic Disparities Have Also Widened Very Significantly During This Period, Raising Questions About The Appropriateness And Sustainability Of Existing Policies. This Book Includes The Papers From A Seminar Held In Paris On 20-21 October 2003 To Explore The Causes Of China's Growing Economic Disparities. The Seminar Was Organised By The Oecd And The National Development And Reform Commission (ndrc) Of China. The Papers By Chinese And Oecd Experts Look At The Driving Forces Behind These Trends And Discuss Possible Policy Responses. The Collection Presents Many Comparisons With Income Inequality Trends In Oecd Countries, Including Geographic Disparities, And Looks At Ways To Improve Chinese Data On Income Distribution. Assessing Income Disparities In China -- Income Disparities In Oecd Member Countries -- List Of Participants. Papers From A Seminar Organized By The Oecd Directorate For Employment, Labour And Social Affairs And The Department Of National Economy Of The National Development And Reform Commission Of China And Held In Paris, October 20-21, 2003. Published Under The Auspices Of The Oecd's Centre For Co-operation With Non-members--p. [4] Of Cover. Includes Bibliographical References.