China's long-term economic development : how have economy and governance evolved since 500 BC? / Hongjun Zhao (Professor of Economics and Business, Shanghai Normal University, China).
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Translation of the Chinese edition published by Shanghai Gezhi Press, Shanghai Shiji Publishing Group, 2010-2015. Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-349) and index. In English, translated from Chinese.
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China's long-term economic development : how have economy and governance evolved since 500 BC? / Hongjun Zhao (Professor of Economics and Business, Shanghai Normal University, China).
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Edward Elgar Publishing.
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English, Chinese
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This book takes a long-term perspective to examine the evolution of Chinese governance and its lasting impact on Chinese economic development. Through its broad exploration of the style, strength, and effectiveness of Chinese governance through the years, it touches on a universal relationship between economic development and governance and institutions, translating the experiences of one of the world's oldest civilizations into widespread, current economic relevance. Hongjun Zhao first examines the formation of Chinese style governance, the core contents of this governance, and its vitality compared with other governance patterns in Chinese history. He also discusses the effectiveness of this governance pattern in supporting the economic development before the Song dynasty, the failure of this governance during the past 3-5 centuries and the governmental role in pushing development since 1978. Finally, he makes a prediction of the direction of Chinese governance patterns in over the next 20-30 years. Scholars and researchers interested in China's long term economic development will appreciate this comprehensive examination of the subject, as will high level undergraduate and graduate students interested in keeping pace with China's rapid development.