Description
Book SynopsisGiven the special role played by local Chinese governments in attracting and hosting Taiwanese FDI, it is important to study the differences between Taiwanese FDI and other FDI in where FDI goes.
Trade Review“Lu provides outstanding empirical insights on how adversarial FDI favors fiscally autonomous county governments, showing the feedback effect of FDI on local government incentives and autonomy. Her study does what other exceptional political economy works do: it is smartly written, novel, and of immediate interest especially given China’s global rise.”—Glen Biglaiser, University of North Texas
“China’s rise from a poor, backward country to an economic powerhouse has been spectacular. What surprises many observers, however, is that one of the largest investors in mainland China is arch-rival Taiwan. This ambitious study employs quantitative analysis and superb historical background to help us understand this phenomenon. The book is a great resource for anyone interested in Chinese politics, international relations, or international political economy.”—Dennis V. Hickey, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Missouri State University
Table of Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Evolution Of FDI Policies And Dynamic Changes In The Spatial Distribution Of FDI In China
- 3 Conventional Determinants Of FDI’s Spatial Distribution In China
- 4 Local-Center Politics Explanation Of FDI Location Selection In China
- 5 Location Determinants Of Taiwanese FDI At County Level In China
- 6 Conclusion And Policy Implications
- Bibliography
- Index
