China's Political Economy: The Quest for Development Since 1949 (Economies of the World)

This comprehensive, interpretive, economic history of China since 1949 presents the recent dramatic changes in China's approach to economic organization and development in a historical context. Riskin explores the emergence of the Maoist assault on Soviet-type central planning, its accomplishments, failures, and ultimate defeat; and details the contradictions and uncertainties surrounding post-Mao policies and reforms.