The Political Logic Of Economic Reform In China

Author : Susan L. Shirk
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520912212

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The Political Logic of Economic Reform in China by Susan L. Shirk Pdf

In the past decade, China was able to carry out economic reform without political reform, while the Soviet Union attempted the opposite strategy. How did China succeed at economic market reform without changing communist rule? Susan Shirk shows that Chinese communist political institutions are more flexible and less centralized than their Soviet counterparts were. Shirk pioneers a rational choice institutional approach to analyze policy-making in a non-democratic authoritarian country and to explain the history of Chinese market reforms from 1979 to the present. Drawing on extensive interviews with high-level Chinese officials, she pieces together detailed histories of economic reform policy decisions and shows how the political logic of Chinese communist institutions shaped those decisions. Combining theoretical ambition with the flavor of on-the-ground policy-making in Beijing, this book is a major contribution to the study of reform in China and other communist countries.

Author : Xiaojing Zhang,Xin Chang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783662474044

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The Logic of Economic Reform in China by Xiaojing Zhang,Xin Chang Pdf

This book provides a historical overview of Chinese economic reform over the past 30 years. From the genesis of the reform to the gradual improvement of the market system, and then to the re-start of the critical stage of the reform, this book includes not only research on the reform process, but also detailed descriptions of the key areas of reform since the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee. On this basis, the author develops six logics for Chinese economic reform. Firstly, reform is cyclical, moving between rapid advances and deadlock; this calls upon us to re-examine the common view of reform. Secondly, reform is systematic; it cannot succeed without supporting reforms in other fields. Thirdly, the relationship between reform, development and stability should be properly handled. This “trinity” is quite different from the perspective of western mainstream theory, which puts too much emphasis on efficiency. Fourthly, the success of Chinese reform was not achieved by chance. The reform practice is based on the theoretical logic, and also goes beyond the debate between progressive and radical modes. Fifthly, the Top-level Design should be combined with “crossing the river by moving from stone to stone,” i.e., the theoretical basis of reform should be combined with reform practice. Sixthly and lastly, the ongoing reform in China must be understood in the contexts of global competition and reform competition.

Author : Guoqiang Tian,Xudong Chen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811954702

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China’s Reform: History, Logic, and Future by Guoqiang Tian,Xudong Chen Pdf

This book is about where to go and what to do in China’s reform. Its comprehensive overview and economic analysis of China’s reform offers a coverage not found in other English language text. It provides an overview of China’s development and reform practice, an economic analysis of China’s market-oriented reform and a brief introduction to the theoretical origin, practices, and defects of the planned economy. In so doing, this book demonstrates that the key to the success of China’s reform lies in drawing reasonable governance boundaries between government and the market and between government and society. It further discusses the basic elements required for modernizing China’s state governance system and conducts an analysis of China’s reform and development in 13 key fields. The analysis is based on three dimensions—theoretical logic, practical knowledge, and a historical perspective. This book proposes three elements of comprehensive state governance—inclusive economic institutions; the state capacity to plan and implement policies and laws; and an inclusive and transparent civil society with democracy, the rule of law, fairness, and justice. Its analysis also features the novel application of mechanism design theory by employing the two core ideas of information and incentives and a new research methodology consisting of “three dimensions and six natures”. This book reviews and grasps China’s reform through a qualitative analysis of economic theories and an empirical analysis of statistics from a historical perspective spanning over 180 years. It is proposed to be an important reference for understanding the past, present, and future of China’s reform and teaching about the potential economic superpower. It can also serve as an essential resource for those who are interested in China's economic reform and development.

Author : Weiying Zhang
Publisher : Cato Institute
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781939709615

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The Logic of the Market by Weiying Zhang Pdf

The Logic of the Market by Weiying Zhang—considered China’s “leading market liberal”—comprises his most influential essays on economics over the past three decades. First published in China in 2010, this revised edition contains three new essays, which offer those outside China a deeper understanding of the Chinese economy. “Market competition is a really just competition to create value for others... Only through this approach did the Western economy advance over the past 200 years. It is also the reason for China’s economic marvel over the past 30 years,” writes Weiying. Readers will appreciate Weiying’s ability to address both everyday economic issues and the questions that confront a nation’s leaders, not the least a nation seeking to escape mass poverty. The economic reforms and subsequent growth in China may be the most astonishing and hopeful event of our age. Weiying was among the leaders who set China on its path of change. Here he elucidates the pitfalls and the progress of economic reform, celebrating leaders who mixed sustained idealism with judicious compromise. Readers seeking to learn from China’s successes will find much of interest here. Weiying emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs in the new China. He concludes, “The key for China, as the country with the world’s largest population, to return to being the largest economy lies in allowing the entrepreneurial spirit to develop the potential of the domestic market.” For that to happen, Weiying recommends that China continue to reduce the state-owned economy, lessen government control over the economy, and—over the next 30 years—emphasize political reform to build a constitutional democracy. His thinking is not limited to China. Some of these essays also focus on the global financial crisis—how Keynesian policies can only be effective for the short term and will bring long-term negative consequences. Weiying provides a unique perspective on his country’s market economy, implementation of economic policies, and the potential for Chinese economic development. “I hope that the logic of the market becomes every person’s ideal,” he writes. “That is my reason for writing this book.”

Author : Joseph Fewsmith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781139620420

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The Logic and Limits of Political Reform in China by Joseph Fewsmith Pdf

In the 1990s China embarked on a series of political reforms intended to increase, however modestly, political participation to reduce the abuse of power by local officials. Although there was initial progress, these reforms have largely stalled and, in many cases, gone backward. If there were sufficient incentives to inaugurate reform, why wasn't there enough momentum to continue and deepen them? This book approaches this question by looking at a number of promising reforms, understanding the incentives of officials at different levels, and the way the Chinese Communist Party operates at the local level. The short answer is that the sort of reforms necessary to make local officials more responsible to the citizens they govern cut too deeply into the organizational structure of the party.

Author : Changdong Zhang
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 9780472055012

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Governing and Ruling by Changdong Zhang Pdf

Studies how the Chinese Communist Party uses and reforms its taxation institution to promote economic growth and governance quality while limits the emerging capitalists' political demand

Author : Gordon White
Publisher : Springer
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991-06-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349119394

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The Chinese State in the Era of Economic Reform by Gordon White Pdf

An assessment of the impact of the post-Mao market-orientated reforms in China on the Chinese state and its relations with economy and society. It investigates the political and social consequences of an economic strategy which aims to introduce markets into a centrally-planned socialist economy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814466486

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China's Reform in Global Perspective by Anonim Pdf

Author : Andrew Watson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135086152

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Economic Reform and Social Change in China by Andrew Watson Pdf

Economic growth in China has transformed both politics and society. Old orthodoxies are painfully being eroded in the drive for reform while new social and cultural tensions are coming to light. It has been argued that the cycles of reform and retreat since 1978 which culminated in the Tiananmen Square tragedy were induced by the tensions of the reform process. It is clear that the way in which China handles these issues in the future will have major implications for the next phase of the country's development. The authors of this book analyse how reform has affected major groups in society such as urban workers, rural and urban cadres, the army, intellectuals and private entrepreneurs. They examine the interaction between old attitudes and new needs in such areas as education, policing and social control, rural administration and the status of women. What emerges is a broad insight into China's reform process which looks both at the enormous changes that have come about and at the problems to follow.

Author : Shangquan Gao,Youling Wang
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9810238223

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Two Decades of Reform in China by Shangquan Gao,Youling Wang Pdf

A planned economy system was set up in China in 1949, & its reform was launched in 1979. The reform has gone on for 20 years & has achieved globally recognized success. This book summarizes the successful experiences & points out the difficulties of the deep reform & the prospects for the 21st century. Rich in historical data & material, it provides valuable information for readers from universities, institutions & enterprises as well as government officials - whoever is interested in China & its economic reform. The author, a famous Chinese economist, has been involved in the leadership of the Chinese economic system's reform since its launch in 1979. In 1998 he was invited by the World Bank to give a series of seminars on China's economic reform, & most of the contents of those seminars are included in this book. Contents: Basic Achievements of Economic Reform; Basic Experiences of Economic Reform; Adjustment of China's Ownership Structure; Enterprises Reforms & Capital Market Development; The Labor Force Market; Institutional Reforms of China's Government; How to Dissolve the Negative Influence of Asian Financial Crisis on China.

Author : Susan L. Shirk
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1994-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0815791704

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How China Opened Its Door by Susan L. Shirk Pdf

China's transformation from a virtually closed economy to a major trading nation is an incredible success story. Since 1979 the country has changed it's policies to promote increased foreign trade and investment, thereby attracting more direct investment to China than to any other developing country in recent years. What brought about this change? How, after thirty years of being walled off form the world economy, did China open its door? This book part of the Integrating National Economies series, tells the story of how China ended it long-held policies of economic isolationism and rejoined the world economy in the decade and a half between 1979 and 1994. It shows how China's transformation into a world trading power was achieved remarkably without any major alteration in the country's communist political system. Susan L. Shirk describes the reform strategy and explains why such a turn-around was possible in China but not in the Soviet Union. Shirk's analysis details the political logic behind the economic reform, illustrating how China's leaders were able to win support for reform politics among Communist Party and government officials. Despite strong vested interest in the status quo, the communist government successfully adopted reforms through gradualism, administrative decentralization, and ad hoc particularistic negotiating with individual subordinates. Shirk explains these distinctive features of China's path to reform. China has achieved shallow integration with great success. Whether deeper integration with the world economy will automatically follow remains unclear. Shirk concludes that China will not be able to achieve reform in the areas of deep integration—intellectual property rights, environmental protection, and labor treatment—in the same way it achieved shallow integration. She argues that imposing international standards will require rapid enforcement, central regulation, and uniform rules. If China can meet these challenges, only then will the country successfully move toward greater openness and deeper international integration. A volume of Brookings' Integrating National Economies Series

Author : Shangli Lin
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811220630

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Construction Of Democracy, The: China's Theory, Strategy And Agenda by Shangli Lin Pdf

The book expounds on the role played by democracy in China's revolution and modernization led by the Communist Party of China (CPC), and how the CPC, in both its party building and state building, has constantly sought to leverage democracy's positive functions while avoiding its shortcomings.Special attention is paid to reconstructing and explaining the historical contexts from which the Party's theoretical innovations have emerged, thus offering readers insights into the inner political logic that has shaped China's development.The author, a member of the Party's senior policy panel, offers a perceptive analysis of the modernization of the country and its governing capacity, and provides a clear assessment of how democracy in China has developed with the times.Always bearing the big picture in mind, the author has not shied away from some of the more controversial parts of China's recent history, and his deep understanding of relevant Party documents and historical facts give strong support to his analyses. He concludes that that the Party is central to leading the nation to explore its path of socialism with Chinese characteristics and that the country has always emerged stronger after setbacks.

Author : Lowell Dittmer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429973710

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China Under Reform by Lowell Dittmer Pdf

In the face of the demise of communism elsewhere, China's unique combination of economic reform and political dictatorship has kept the country intact. Yet Lowell Dittmer questions the ability of this fragile structure to withstand future tremors. In this book, Dittmer convincingly shows how, although the revolutionary impulse has largely been forgotten, it continues to disrupt, inspire, and otherwise shape the reform effort.

Author : W. Zhang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999-12-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230506350

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Transforming China by W. Zhang Pdf

Provides an insider's examination of China's economic reform and its political implications. The book sheds new light on the Chinese approach to reform, including its dual-goal, dynamic gradualism and reform leadership. It assesses the vast social and political changes set forth by the reform and the international ramifications of China's rise.

Author : Yu-Shan Wu
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0804723885

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Comparative Economic Transformations by Yu-Shan Wu Pdf

This pathbreaking work attempts to understand China's economic policies by examining the political logic behind economic reforms in authoritarian, command-economy states from the wholly original perspective of property rights.