comprehensive analysis of the historical, institutional, and theoretical factors that have contributed to China's economic success …. Includes coverage of China's foreign investments, trade with regional partners, Chinese human capital, and bureaucratic … written and intelligently organized to offer a straightforward guide to China's economic evolution Written by a lauded …

"This comprehensive overview of the modern Chinese economy by a noted expert on China's economic development offers a … both an engaging, broadly focused introduction to China's economy since 1949 and original insights based on his own … notable also for placing China's economy in interesting comparative contexts, discussing it in relation to other transitional …