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This book presents a collection and analysis of original policy documents, newly translated into English, from a key period of Chinese development, providing both a current and a retrospective analysis of China's economic reform efforts. Topics dealt with include the evolution of Chinese economic strategy; economic planning and the spread of market mechanisms; technology transfer in industry; evolution of an agricultural system; the development of population policy; and foreign economic relations. The collection will be of great interest not only to scholars and students of Chinese studies, but also to professionals and social scientists concerned with China but unable to read source documents in Chinese.
This book presents a collection and analysis of original policy
documents, newly translated into English, from a key period of
Chinese development, providing both a current and a retrospective
analysis of China's economic reform efforts. Topics dealt with
include the evolution of Chinese economic strategy; economic
planning and the spread of market mechanisms; technology transfer
in industry; evolution of an agricultural system; the development
of population policy; and foreign economic relations. The
collection will be of great interest not only to scholars and
students of Chinese studies, but also to professionals and social
scientists concerned with China but unable to read source documents
in Chinese.
Deng Xiaoping's economic strategy is widely regarded as a complete
anathema to Mao's, but this study strongly argues that without the
material foundations laid by Mao, it would have been very difficult
for Deng to launch his reform and open-door policy. Deng basically
shared Mao's aspirations and approach in pursuit of China's
industrialization, and this had in fact helped to condition him to
the successful gradualist methodology. Deng lost patience at times
and resorted to the 'big bang' strategy, only to fail miserably.
Taken together, the book tells a new story about the economics of
China's transition. This is a highly thought-provoking study,
blending institutional and convincing statistical analysis. It will
appeal to scholars and academics interested in the background and
process of China emerging as an economic giant and especially to
students of economics, politics, international business and
globalization studies who aspire to an alternative, 'non-Left'
re-interpretation of Mao's legacy.
China is particularly dependent upon her agricultural surplus for
financing her ambitious industrialization programme, but the
performance of the agricultural sector of the economy has been
extremely unstable throughout the twentieth century. Professor Kueh
provides a scholarly and authoritative account of this vital part
of the Chinese economy during the period 1931-1990, based upon
detailed statistical data and other sources of material. Professor
Kueh has achieved a unique analysis of the interrelationships
between natural, economic, and institutional factors, which lie at
the heart of China's agricultural performance. He describes policy
changes, technological advances, and natural factors such as
climactic conditions, and distinguishes the effect of each factor
in the varying level of agricultural production. The strength of
this book lies not only in its collection and analysis of data but
in the innovative methodological process used, including the
construction of a `weather index', which will be invaluable not
only for Chinese studies scholars but also for those wishing to
undertake similar work for other countries.
A concise and authoritative account of the future prospects for the
Chinese economy, this volume brings together distinguished
contributors to cover recent policies and trends. An essential
reference in its field, the book covers the likely directions of
economic strategy and gives good coverage to all the main issues.
economy
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