Books in the Routledge Studies on the Chinese Economy series

This book presents the work of a wide range of leading economists of China, who put forward new research findings and new thinking on a wide range of issues connected with the problem of sustaining China's economic growth.

The concept of ΓÇÿharmonizationΓÇÖ has become very popular in China, with the Chinese government increasingly applying the term ΓÇÿharmonious societyΓÇÖ to internal affairs and the term ΓÇÿharmonious worldΓÇÖ to international relationships. Harmonization as both an end and a means of ChinaΓÇÖs development is deeply rooted in ChinaΓÇÖs cultural tradition, which emphasizes moderation, balance and harmony between human beings and nature, between different social groups, and between the Chinese and other nationalities. This book examines the experience of enacting the concept of harmonization in China in recent years. It explores this in terms of developments within Chinese society, economic developments and changes in business practices, environmental challenges and coping strategies, and changing patterns of international relations. Throughout, it discusses the gaps between rhetoric and reality, policy and practice.

Considers the degree to which economic convergence between mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan has occurred, and the prospects for increased convergence in the future. This book examines income convergence, and changes in productivity, using the same measures for both China and the two SARS.

Considers the impact of multinational companies in China on the Chinese economy and on indigenous firms in China. This book includes case studies of Boeing, Wal-Mart and Coco-Cola, considering their activities both at the global level and within China, and case studies of the sectors in which these forms operate in China.

Explores the key issues in governance and public administration faced by China's policy-makers. This title includes chapters that cover a wide range of issue areas and provides an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand China's own thinking on its governance and public administration.

In recent years China has achieved impressive economic growth, and also made remarkable progress in human development. However, contemporary China is still faced with the great challenge of widespread poverty. This work assesses the objectives and success of the poverty alleviation policies adopted by the Chinese government in a comprehensive way.

Examines the origin and evolution of Hong Kong's political system, analyses the current contradictions in the system, and discusses how the system might develop. This book focuses on the office of Chief Executive in the context of Hong Kong's transformation from a British colony to a Special Administrative Region in China.

Explores the question as to whether the way in which Chinese management handles conflict is fundamentally different from elsewhere or much the same. This book provides an account of the inner workings of the Chinese business world.

Discusses the issues relating to China's remarkable economic growth. This book provides coverage of these issues, including the economic, political-economic, environmental and philosophical questions.

The current growth of the Chinese economy is of immense importance for the global economy. This book outlines the main characteristics of Chinese economic growth over the last two decades.

This book examines the current state of the Chinese Communist Party and the many problems which it faces, exploring the dynamics of development in China, the Party organization, recruitment and management, and the Party's role in the wider society.

Comprises a set of research papers from the Center for China Studies, which give insights into Chinese economics and society.

Aims to make contribution to the study of citizenship, by examining how individuals at the margins of Chinese society deal with state efforts to transform them into model citizens.

Based on extensive economic analysis, this book examines key questions relating to corporate governance in China, including the relationship between ownership structure and corporate performance, the determinants of capital structure, and the nature of contemporary governance structures.

Yao and Xiaming present the work of leading economists of China, who put forward new research findings and new thinking on a wide range of issues connected with the problem of sustaining China's economic growth.

This book examines the key challenges currently facing the Chinese economy. It considers Chinas¿ increasing global impact, discusses the institutional drivers of Chinäs economic growth, assesses critically Chinäs need for structural reform, and explores issues related to sustainability and human rights.

Provides an insider's account of the reforms in CITIC, a rare narrative that should be essential reading for scholars and practitioners who care about the theory and practice of the firm, in particular in the context of Chinese enterprise reform.

This book aims to explain China's development strategy and its underlying forces, and the success of this strategy.

Examines the role of corporate structure, including corporate headquarters, in the success of large firms. It considers these issues in relation to large global corporations, providing a "benchmark", which is then used as a contrast in a discussion of corporate structure within large Chinese firms

This book examines China's response to the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, and the resulting new status acquired by China within the international economy.

Presenting original work and new thinking, this book explores the current state of globalization, competition and growth in China.