China's Transition to a Socialist Market Economy - Hardcover

Suliman, Osman

 
9781567201420: China's Transition to a Socialist Market Economy

Synopsis

Exploring China's transition to a socialist market economy, this book finds that the recent Chinese experience is unique and unprecedented. It seems plausible that the distinctive characteristics of China's market reform have been a result of correcting the big bang approach of Eastern European countries and unique conditions that China possesses. For instance, China is endowed with a relatively high level of skilled labor and a large workforce. Moreover, China has been experimenting with reform and profit-sharing for a number of years, especially in the coastal provinces.

This book juxtaposes native Chinese experiences with those of academics in the U.S. It integrates the ideas of those living the experience in China with the perceptions of outside observers who might be able to offer constructive criticism. The book covers various topics, such as macroeconomic policy, reform within economic sectors, and strategies for sustainable development, while making sure that the reader will not find it difficult to follow the process of reform and the main impediments that China may face.

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About the Author

OSMAN SULIMAN is Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics Department, Millersville University, Pennsylvania. With degrees in economics and statistics and research interests in international finance, development, trade issues, and transition economies, he is coeditor of Global Commodity Price Stabilization (Quorum, 1995).

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