Economic Reform in China and India: Development Experience in a Comparative Perspective - Hardcover

Chai, Joseph C.H.; Roy, Kartik

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840649879 ISBN 13: 9781840649871

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Recent acceleration of the Indian economic growth rate from 6 to 8 per cent has sparked worldwide speculation that India is about to catch up with China and become another Asian miracle economy. Economic Reform in China and India examines this prospect, reviewing the development strategies pursued by the two countries over the last 50 years in general and exploring recently introduced reform measures in particular.

The culmination of many years of research by specialists in these economies, this book assesses the performance of China and India at both macro and sectoral levels (including economic, social, political and environmental aspects). It illustrates the reasons why China has outperformed India in the past and identifies the obstacles that India will face in its attempts to catch up with China.

Providing solutions for China and India that can be applied to other developing countries, this book will be invaluable for researchers, academics and students focussing on economic development and Asian studies. It will also receive much attention from investors and government analysts interested in the strategic implications of the emergence of the two Asian economic giants.

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About the Author

Joseph C.H. Chai, formerly Research Consultant, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, China and Kartik Roy, Professor, Auckland Institute of Studies, New Zealand

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840649879
• ISBN 13: 9781840649871
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304