China''s rapid overall growth since 1978 masks significant differences in relative economic performance across its …

This paper uses provincial time series data from China to empirically investigate two propositions relating to economic … have increased the rate of convergence in per capita incomes across China’s provinces. However, the pattern of FDI, which …

China''s growth record since the start of its economic reforms in 1978 has been extraordinary. Yet, this impressive … to analyze the variation in labor productivity growth across China''s provinces. This approach imposes less structure on … convergence in labor productivity across China''s provinces during 1978-98. However, our results show that provinces converged in …

China’s current growth model— which has delivered steady and robust growth for two decades and lifted some 500 million … continued reliance on capital accumulation, China can grow at a healthy pace and maintain its convergence toward the level of … high income economies. Evidence from China’s provinces indicates that there is room to improve productivity and sustain …

The paper analyzes the recent growth dynamics in China, evaluating both cyclical positions and long-term growth … likely and needed in the near term to restore the economy to equilibrium. In the medium term, growth will slow as China moves …

China's growth potential has become a hotly debated topic as the economy has reached an income level susceptible to the … literature has largely focused on macro level aggregates, which are ill suited to understanding China's significant structural … transformation and its impact on economic growth. To fill the gap, this paper takes a deep dive into China's convergence progress in …