China's Growth: The Making of an Economic Superpower

Synopsis

China's Economic Growth Has Transformed The Country Into A Major Economic Power. Yet, The Reasons For Its Rapid Ascendancy Are Not Well Understood. This Book Sheds Light On The Key Growth Drivers, Relying On Micro Level Evidence To Assess The Macro Trends. 1. Introduction. -- 2. New Growth Theories : Transition And Institutional Change. -- 3. Neoclassical Growth : Labour Productivity And Corporate Restructuring. -- 4. Endogenous Growth : Human Capital And Labour Market Reforms. -- 5. 'catch-up' Growth : Technology Transfers And Innovation. -- 6. Informal Growth Determinants : Self-employment And Social Capital. -- 7. Financial And Legal Development : The Role Of Private Enterprises In Growth. -- 8. Global Integration And Growth : Rebalancing The Economy. -- 9. Conclusion : The Role Of The State. Linda Yueh. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 321-339) And Index.