Beginning in the late 1970s, China's economy delivered the largest growth spurt in recorded history. Striking … "China miracle" that requires neither economic nor historical analysis. This overlooks deep institutional constraints arising … decentralized innovation. Historic legacies that shape political structures and individual behavior will continue to influence China …

. We next consider the ability of village-level elections in rural China to reduce rent seeking, and the extent to which …

This paper provides an overview of the evolution of income inequality in China from 1987 to 2002, employing three … document significant increases of inequality within China’s urban and rural populations. In rural areas, increased inequality …