An Introduction to the Chinese Economy

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Professor Guo Rongxing delivers exactly what he promises: anintroduction to the Chinese economy. But he touches all the rightbases, and his explanations are always clear. The treatment isbalanced, with appropriate historical perspective. The finalchapter on fundamental issues in China's economic development isparticularly thoughtful. -- Richard C. Bush, Senior Fellow and Director, Centerfor Northeast Asian Policy Studies, The Brookings Institution, andCo-author of A War Like No Other: The Truth About China'sChallenge to America Teachers of introductory courses on the People's Republic of Chinawill find this book very useful. It not only provides anintroduction to the success of the world's most dynamic economy, itplaces that development in its social, cultural, and politicalcontexts with a great deal of insight and erudition. -- David S. G. Goodman, Professor of Chinese Politicsand Director, Institute of Social Sciences, University ofSydney An excellent overview of basic facts about China's economy,society, political system, government, geography and history. -- Pieter Bottelier, Economist and Senior AdjunctProfessor, Johns Hopkins University Professor Guo Rongxing uses events from Chinese history andconcepts from Chinese philosophy to illuminate Chinese politicaleconomy, thereby adding an important, previously missing piece ofthe Chinese jigsaw puzzle and bringing a valuable Chineseperspective to understanding China. -- Giles Chance, Visiting Professor, Guanghua BusinessSchool, Peking University Author of China and the Credit Crisis