This paper examines why despite increasing corruption since the 1980s, China's development has advanced so rapidly. The author argues that a strong developmental state, the prevalence of "developmental corruption" over "predatory corruption" and a temporary and relative acceptance of leading...

Introduction : Liangshan and its entrepreneurs -- Nuosu traditional culture and social change -- The Liangshan economic setting and private entrepreneurs -- Private sector development in nine Liangshan counties -- Comparative profiles of Nuosu and Han entrepreneurs -- The effect of entrepreneurs...