Chapter 1. Historical Evolution of the Pattern of International Division of Labor -- Chapter 2. Motive Mechanism of the Evolution of the Pattern of International Division of Labor -- Chapter 3. Status and Roles of Participants of International Division of Labor -- Chapter 4. Evolution of the...

This book examines suitable approaches to and makes policy suggestions on China’s industrial upgrading according to the requirements of the transformation of economic growth. It is divided into two major parts, the first of which provides an in-depth analysis of the impact that transforming...

Promoting economic growth has become the first and foremost objective of macro-control since China experienced a drastic economic downturn in the fourth quarter of 2008. Now China is at a special stage of transition characterized by the transformation of the economic growth mode. While promoting...

Economic growth can take different forms; growth can be resources-driven, labor-driven, capital-driven, or technology-driven. Numerous studies conclude that China’s economic growth is capital-driven. Such a conclusion is derived after excluding any effects of resource and environmental...

Using the comprehensive 2000 and 2002 surveys of Chinese entrepreneurs conducted by the National Association of Private Entrepreneurs and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, we examine the characteristics and financial performance of private enterprises in China. Entrepreneurs, on average,...

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the effects of social capital (defined as networks) on the performance of Chinese private enterprises. Design/methodology/approach – The paper employ an econometric model to test relationships between social capital and firm performance, using a...