Sources of Chinese Economic Growth, 1978-1996
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This book offers a detailed, comprehensive, and relatively non-technical overview of how and why the Chinese economy grew after 1978. It argues that the Chinese government played a very positive role in the process. By contrast, foreign trade and foreign investment were less important than usually thought. The book also concludes that China benefited from some of the policies adopted by Mao in the 1960s and 1970s.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the primary drivers of China's rapid economic expansion during the period between 1978 and 1996. Chris Bramall, an expert in Chinese economic history, utilizes historical data and policy analysis to challenge conventional narratives regarding the sources of growth. He argues that domestic government intervention and the legacy of Mao-era policies were more significant contributors to development than foreign trade or international investment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of Chinese economic performance from 1978 to 1996
- Evaluation of government policy impact on industrial and agricultural growth
- Comparative assessment of domestic versus foreign investment contributions
- Examination of the long-term economic effects of Mao-era infrastructure and social policies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of Chinese economic history due to its accessible yet rigorous approach. Readers frequently note that the text provides a necessary counter-narrative to standard market-centric interpretations of China's development.
Page Count:
568
Publication Date:
2000-11-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198296975
ISBN-13:
9780198296973
History
Economics
Politics & Government
China
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