Yanrui Wu, Professor in Economics, University of Western Australia, Australia

'The structure of the book is clear and straightforward. . . business people, economists and other social scientists may find this book a useful source of data related to China's changing economic situation.'

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Emerging Patterns of Wealth and Expenditure 3. Food Consumption in Urban Households 4. Food Consumption in Rural Households 5. Grain Consumption and the Effects of Urbanisation 6. Alcohol Consumption and its Implications for the Grain Sector 7. Demand and Prospects of Consumer Durables 8. Health–care Demand and Reforms 9. Housing Demand and Reforms 10. Conclusions Bibliography Index

Yanrui Wu, Professor in Economics, University of Western Australia, Australia

'The structure of the book is clear and straightforward. . . business people, economists and other social scientists may find this book a useful source of data related to China's changing economic situation.'

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Emerging Patterns of Wealth and Expenditure 3. Food Consumption in Urban Households 4. Food Consumption in Rural Households 5. Grain Consumption and the Effects of Urbanisation 6. Alcohol Consumption and its Implications for the Grain Sector 7. Demand and Prospects of Consumer Durables 8. Health–care Demand and Reforms 9. Housing Demand and Reforms 10. Conclusions Bibliography Index

Yanrui Wu, Professor in Economics, University of Western Australia, Australia

'The structure of the book is clear and straightforward. . . business people, economists and other social scientists may find this book a useful source of data related to China's changing economic situation.'

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Emerging Patterns of Wealth and Expenditure 3. Food Consumption in Urban Households 4. Food Consumption in Rural Households 5. Grain Consumption and the Effects of Urbanisation 6. Alcohol Consumption and its Implications for the Grain Sector 7. Demand and Prospects of Consumer Durables 8. Health–care Demand and Reforms 9. Housing Demand and Reforms 10. Conclusions Bibliography Index