Inclusive growth and development in the 21st century : a structural and institutional analysis of China and India / edited by Dilip Dutta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dutta, Dilip.

Contributor:

Dutta, Dilip, editor.

Series:

Series on economic development and growth ; Volume 9.

Series on Economic Development and Growth, 1793-3668 ; Volume 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--China.

Economic development.

Economic development--India.

China--Social conditions.

China.

China--Economic conditions.

India--Social conditions.

India.

India--Economic conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 p.)

Place of Publication:

Singapore : World Scientific, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Using case studies of both China and India, this book reinforces the fact that the processes of economic growth and development are dynamic and organic in the sense that structural and institutional elements are not only interrelated, but also constantly changing in their patterns of interactions - more so during the transitional period of both countries. Inclusiveness or its lack in some specific socio-economic sector/context, geographical region/state or economy as a whole is critically analysed, using recent data on both the countries from different sources. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1: Co

Contents:

Preface; Contents; About the Editor; About the Authors; Part I Structuralism and Institutionalism in Development Economics/Studies; Chapter 1 Convergence of Structuralism and Institutionalism in Development Economics and Studies - Revisited; 1. Introduction; 2. A Review of Earlier Structuralist and Institutionalist Views in Development Economics and Studies from 1950s to 1970s; 2.1. Structuralist view; 2.2. Institutionalist view; 3. Convergence of Structuralist and Institutionalist Views in Development Economics and Studies During 1980s

4. Neostructuralist and New-Institutionalist Views in Development Economics and Studies During 1980s and 1990s4.1. Neostructuralism; 4.2. New institutionalism; 5. Problem Solving Approaches in Development Economics and Studies During 2000s; 5.1. Growth diagnostics approach; 5.2. An approach of thorough diagnostic, agility and experimentation; 6. Conclusion; References; Appendix A: Three major methodologies for socio-economic analysis; Part II Structural and Institutional Analysis of Contemporary China's Growth and Development

Chapter 2 Shifting the Discourse on China's Growth and Development: It is the Quality Not the Speed of Growth That Matters1. Introduction; 2. China's Economic Miracle; 2.1. The sustained high rate of growth; 2.2. Rapid structural transformation and urbanization; 2.3. Leading world trader and major FDI destination; 2.4. The emerging industries; 3. How has China Made Such Miracle?; 3.1. Economic reform policies; 3.2. Government commitment and the Chinese-style reform; 3.3. Strong emphasis on public investment in social services and rural development; 3.4. Integration into the global economy

4. What are the Sources of Growth?4.1. The first two decades (1978 to the early 2000s); 4.2. The third decade (2000-2010); 5. Assessing the Quality of Growth; 5.1. Technology advancement; 5.2. Poverty reduction; 5.3. Income inequality; 5.4. What is driving China's rising income inequality?; 6. Disparity in Social Indicators and Opportunities; 6.1. The shrinking role of government; 6.2. Disparity in health and education; 6.3. Gender inequality; 7. The Environmental Cost of Growth; 7.1. Water shortages and air pollution; 7.2. Uncontrolled growth of motorization; 7.3. Energy-intensive growth

8. ConclusionReferences; Appendix A: Growth Accounting Analysis; Chapter 3 Major Factors Behind Regional Disparity of Economic Growth in China During 1996-2010; 1. Introduction; 2. Regional Growth Patterns in China; 3. Structural Characteristics; 3.1. Sectoral transformation; 3.2. Openness of the economy; 3.3. Foreign investment and capital formation; 4. Conclusion and Policy Implications; References; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Chapter 4 Inclusive Growth and SME Finance in China; 1. Introduction; 2. Approaches to Inclusive Growth; 3. China's Private SME Sector and Inclusive Growth

3.1. Economic growth

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

981-4556-89-0