China's Economy: From Revolution to Reform

by David J. Pyle

Overview

China's dramatic economic transformation can only be understood in relation to her modern history. David Pyle reviews the post-1978 reform process in the context of two centuries of Chinese economic, social and political history. Agricultural, industrial and financial reforms and the attraction of foreign trade and direct investment are analysed in detail. The conclusion compares China's gradualist approach with the 'big bang' of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, examining China's prospects and the lessons to be learnt elswhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333515600
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	08/04/1997
Series:	From Revolution to Reform
Edition description:	1997
Pages:	189
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements - Economic Reforms, 1979-94: Introduction and Overview - Economy and Society, 1800-1978 - Agricultural and Rural Reforms - Reform of Industrial Enterprises - Foreign Trade and Investment - Financial Reform and Macroeconomic Performance - Chinese Lessons or Chinese Puzzles? - References - Index

Editorial Reviews

According to this study, one can only really understand the Chinese reform program by understanding China's recent economic, political, and social history which has shaped the attitudes of both of China's leaders and its population. It assesses the effects of the 1978 program of economic reforms on agriculture, industry, foreign trade and foreign direct investment, and finance and banking. China's gradualist approach is then contrasted with the big bang approach followed by the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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