Contemporary Developments and Issues in China's Economic Transition

Economists, accountants, research policy specialists, human geographers, and political scientists, mostly associated with Australian universities, address recent developments and key issues facing China, as well as providing policy prescriptions. Topics addressed include economic reforms and recent macroeconomic performance; growth, inflation, and the Asian financial crisis; financial sector reform; labor market developments; regional income inequality in China; and land reform and the competitiveness of China's cities. Of likely interest to scholars and students of developing and transitional economies as well as business practitioners and policymakers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)