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Book SynopsisThe Economic Theory of Developing Countries'' Rise examines the great economic development achievements of China within such a short period of time, which have surprised the world and have also raised other developing countries'' hopes for catching up with developed countries. Featuring traditional political economics and Chinese characteristics of socialism, this book is about the economics of developing countries'' rise, based on the case of China and focuses on catching-up economic growth theory. Thus, the book is of interest to those who wish to know more about theories, practices, policies and causes of China''s economic success. The original Chinese version has been a very influential and well-sold book written on economics in China, and has received numerous awards and accolades since it was first published in 1995. This English version is the translation of the sixth edition in Chinese, published in December 2005. Most recently, in August 2009, the Chinese book was selected a
Trade ReviewA theoretical breakthrough and innovative economic masterpiece, which probed into the mystery of developing countries' economic growth as well as the rules of economic take-off and modernization. -- Introduction to National Top 10 Economic Books, Economic Daily (Section of Theory Weekly), Beijing: April 29, 1996
It is a representative book of economic growth with distinct Chinese characteristics. -- Baojiang Han * WORLD, March 2007 *
The (Chinese) author is a senior-level economic practitioner, but with a strong theoretical enthusiasm. Thus, his book is novel in idea and structure which differentiates [it] from other books written by economic scholars. -- Professor Mengui Wang, principal economic advisor for the State Council of China
Table of ContentsChapter 1 About the Author Chapter 2 About the Book Chapter 3 A Letter to English Readers Chapter 4 Preface by the Principal Translator Chapter 5 Foreword (Six Version) Chapter 6 Chapter One: Introduction: Meeting Human Need is the Highest Principle of Economic Growth Chapter 7 Chapter Two: Development of Productivity: the Nature of Economic Growth Chapter 8 Chapter Three: Resource Environment: Basic Constraint Condition of Economic Growth Chapter 9 Chapter Four: Strategic Target: Driving Power of Economic Growth Chapter 10 Chapter Five: Industrial Movement: Historical Opportunity for Latecomers' Catching-up Chapter 11 Chapter Six: Capital Investment: the First Motivation for Economic Take-off Chapter 12 Chapter Seven: Quality of Enterprise: The Powerful Engine for Economic Growth Chapter 13 Chapter Eight: Industry Infrastructure: Fundamental for Sustainable Economic Growth Chapter 14 Chapter Nine: Technological Advancement: the First Driving Force of Modern Economy Growth Chapter 15 Chapter Ten: Opening-up: A Definite Rule for Modern Economic Growth Chapter 16 Chapter Eleven: Strategic Mechanism: The Adjustment Tool for Economic Growth Chapter 17 Chapter Twelve: Economic System: Institutional Conditions for Sustainable Economic Growth Chapter 18 Chapter Thirteen: Values: Social Spiritual Conditions for Sustainable Economic Growth Chapter 19 Chapter Fourteen: Conclusion: All-around Individual Development is the Highest Objective of Economic Development Chapter 20 Notes Chapter 21 Index
