This paper is the first comprehensive empirical study of earnings, income, and consumption inequality in urban China … transition in urban China …

China and Australia have increasingly strong links, especially through trade. These are driven by demand from China for … Australian commodities (coal and iron ore) and services (tourism and education). These links are influenced by China's transition …, three risks (both upside and downside) to China during this transition process are considered, focusing on their spillovers …

recommendations for China. The simulations highlight the importance of the criteria being used for determining speed and sequencing …

This paper examines China’s reform experience since 1978, reviewing major initiatives taken and assessing their impact … special conditions before and during the reform process that impinged on China’s capacity to implement reforms, and, in … particular, those where China may differ from other countries undertaking reform, including former CPEs. A further consideration …

This paper examines the progress made in four Asian transition economies—China, Lao P.D.R., Vietnam, and Mongolia …

in selected African countries. The countries considered are The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Sierra …