China's transformation over the past four decades has been unprecedented. The vision of its leaders for the next three decades is unprecedented too, as China seeks to fashion an advanced economy without significant political and social liberalization.

Stephen Morgan provides a wide-ranging examination of China's remarkable economic history from the time of the great divergence to the present day. Alongside the familiar story of GDP growth, he considers a comprehensive range of issues, including business management, energy use, foreign direct investment, government, innovation and consumerism as well as social and demographic factors such as social networks, health, education and migration and their interlinked challenges for the Chinese state. The specifics of development are examined - capitalism from above and below and its regional variances - as well as notable consequences, including growing inequality and severe pollution. The book also assesses the challenges to China's continued growth, including its ageing and shrinking workforce (and rising dependency ratio), the constraints on innovation and raising productivity, as well as its ambitious international plans.

The book provides an accessible and authoritative survey of China's recent economic history and the workings of its unique political economy suitable for courses in Asian business and economy, Chinese history and East Asian studies.

About the Author

Stephen L. Morgan is Professor of Chinese Economic History in the Business School at the University of Nottingham. He first visited China as a journalist in 1981 and has lived and worked in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for about 20 years since, most recently as the Dean of Social Sciences and then Associate Provost for Planning at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China. His research on China spans economics, history, international business, strategic management, politics and society, and health and human welfare.

Book Information
ISBN 9781788210812
Author Professor Stephen L. Morgan
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Agenda Publishing
Publisher Agenda Publishing