While China shared many systemic, initial conditions with the transition economies of Central-East Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), it had a more agricultural economy and a more stable political-economic system than many CEE and CIS countries. Unlike most of the CEE...

The elements of economic growth -- Aggregate labor productivity -- The evolution of employment -- Poverty, vulnerability, and safety nets -- The business environment -- The integration of the transition countries into the global economy -- Demographic change and migration