Routledge Handbook of the Chinese Economy

<p>China's rapid rise to become the world's second largest economy has resulted in an unprecedented impact on the global system and an urgent need to understand the more about the newest economic superpower.</p><p></p><p>The <i>Routledge Handbook of the Chinese Economy</i> is an advanced-level reference guide which surveys the current economic situation in China and its integration into the global economy. An internationally renowned line-up of scholars contribute chapters on the key components of the contemporary economy and their historical foundations.</p><p></p><p>Topics covered include:</p><p></p><ul> <br><br><p></p> <li>the history of the Chinese economy from ancient times onwards;</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>economic growth and development;</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>population the labor market income distribution and poverty;</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>legal political and financial institutions; and</li> <br><br> <br><br><p></p> <li>foreign trade and investments.</li> <br><br> </ul><p></p><p>Offering a cutting-edge overview of the Chinese economy the <em>Handbook</em> is an invaluable resource for academics researchers economists graduate and undergraduate students studying this ever-evolving field.</p>