China's Economic Growth

Yanrui Wu is an economist specialising in development economics and applied econometrics. His research interests are the Chinese and Asian economies, economic growth and productivity analysis. He is the author of Productive Performance in Chinese Enterprises, China's Consumer Revolution and The Macroeconomics of East Asian Growth.

'Yanrui Wu's book provides the reader with a valuable toolbox of statistical information and reflection for assessing Chinese growth over the decades following the creation of the People's Republic of China.' - China Perspectives'We must applaud the thoroughness of this study, while remarking in addition that it is enjoyable to read and clearly argued. The book is of interest in that it tackles numerous aspects and issues relating to growth:convergence, productivity, regional disparities and economic integration.' - China Perspectives

• List of figures, List of tables, Preface, 1. Growing with Chinese characteristics: an introduction, PART I: Growth at the macro level, 2. Capital formation and growth, 3. Sources of growth, 4. The role of productivity, PART II: Growth in regional perspective, 5. Regional growth, disparity and convergence, 6. Growth and integration in South China, PART III: Growing through deregulation at the industry level, 7. Deregulation and growth in the telecommunications industry, 8. Deregulation and growth in the energy sector, 9. Conclusions, Appendix, Notes, References, Index