Economic Development in Modern China

Auteur

Guan Quan, 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 publication with Routledge includes the two-volume Industrial Development in Modern China: Comparisons with Japan.

Résumé
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 economic activities.

Contenu

Volume 1 Part I Preparatory Investigation 1. Overview of Modern Economic Development Part II Processes and Characteristics 2. Changes in Agriculture 3. Development of Industry (1) 4. Development of Industry (2) 5.Population, Labor Force, and Urbanization 6. Changes of Consumer Prices and Living Standards 7. Imbalance in Regional Development Part III Conditions and Causes 8. Natural Resources and Human Resources 9. Capital Formation and Technological Progress 10. Role of Government and Finance 11. International Trade and Foreign Capital Part IV Summary and Outlook 12. Summary and Outlook Volume 2 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. The 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 Future Prospects