{"product_id":"the-political-economy-of-china-hardback-9781509536801","title":"The Political Economy of China (Hardback) 9781509536801","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Political Economy of China\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHongying Wang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509536801, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 May 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e356 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.9 x 17.8 x 3.6 cm, 0.771 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fresh and sweeping \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003etour de force\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e on the political history and political economy of the ‘New China,’ which has emerged in the last three decades. This authentic, comprehensive, and carefully curated text is a must-read for students, teachers, and scholars of China at all levels.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGregory T. Chin, York University, Canada, and former Canadian diplomat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This first-class textbook introduces China’s political economy in both historical and comparative perspective. It provides in-depth analysis of key domestic issues and explores post-pandemic shifts in international trade and investment. Comprehensive and accessible, this book equips readers with the essential knowledge to understand China’s evolving role in the global economy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy Leutert, Indiana University Bloomington\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eChina’s economic rise over the last four decades has been as confounding as it has been impressive. Few economies have grown as fast and changed the lives of so many people in such a short time. How is it that a nominally Communist state has been able to achieve this “economic miracle”? And what are the consequences of this rapid transformation into a global economic powerhouse both inside China and abroad?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Political Economy of China\u003c\/i\u003e is a lively and comprehensive introduction to China’s economic development in the contemporary era. Across its twelve thematic chapters, the book offers a multifaceted examination of the history, sectors and policies that are essential for understanding China’s growth experience. Chapter topics include the evolution of the state and private sectors; rural economic development; the labour market; social welfare in China, the environment; macroeconomic management and finance; foreign trade and direct investment; and China’s “going out” strategy of overseas investment, that includes the Belt and Road Initiative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a respected authority on the subject with more than a decade of experience teaching it to students, the book will serve as a vital resource for anyone new to the study of Chinese political economy or seeking a deeper understanding of the political and economic logic behind the headlines about the miracle and mirage of China’s rise.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFigures, Tables and Boxes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbbreviations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1    History: From the Middle Kingdom to the Century of Humiliation\u003cbr\u003e2    The Enigma of the Party State\u003cbr\u003e3    The Transformation of Rural China\u003cbr\u003e4    The Commanding Heights of the State Sector\u003cbr\u003e5    Private Sector Growth\u003cbr\u003e6    China’s New Proletariat\u003cbr\u003e7    Weaving a Social Safety Net\u003cbr\u003e8    Money in the Chinese Economy\u003cbr\u003e9    Macroeconomic Policy\u003cbr\u003e10   In Search of Clear Waters and Green Mountains\u003cbr\u003e11   Laying Eggs with Borrowed Hens\u003cbr\u003e12   China’s ‘Going Out’ Policy\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52441796739352,"sku":"9781509536801","price":50.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509536801.jpg?v=1785025862","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-political-economy-of-china-hardback-9781509536801","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}