Given the need for accelerated development of the Chinese and Russian economies, infrastructure, being one of the key drivers of economic growth, is becoming an important asset for modernization. In this regard, the article analyzes the development of one of the fundamental tools for creating...

This paper explores patterns of governance and public finance in development through dissecting the substantiation of transportation infrastructure. We propose three propositions: modern society has increasing demands for government in promoting socio-economic progress; infrastructure is the...

We present a summary analysis of the important changes in township and village finance in China between 2000 and 2004, based on a survey of 100 villages in 50 townships in 25 counties in five provinces. The reforms included the elimination of regular fee assessments imposed on rural households...