China's growth : the making of an economic superpower /

"China's economic growth has transformed the country from one of the poorest in the world to its second largest economy. Understanding the drivers of growth remains elusive as the country is affected by both its transition from central planning and the challenges of a developing country. T...

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Main Author: Yueh, Linda Y. (Linda Yi-Chuang) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"China's economic growth has transformed the country from one of the poorest in the world to its second largest economy. Understanding the drivers of growth remains elusive as the country is affected by both its transition from central planning and the challenges of a developing country. This book examines the main themes of growth, offering micro level evidence to shed light on the macro drivers of the economy. It also focuses on law and informal institutions of the economy to highlight the importance of entrepreneurship and the development of the private sector."--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 349 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-339) and index.
ISBN:9780191655210
019165521X