Rising Inequality in China : Challenges to a Harmonious Society /
edited by:Shi, LiSato, Hiroshi Sicular, Terry
Edited By LiShi; Hiroshi Sato; Terry Sicular
- New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013.
- xxix, 499p.
Includes Bibliography and Index.
This book, a sequel to inequality and public policy in China (2008), examines the evolution of inequality in China from 2002 to 2007, a period when the new "harmonious society" Development strategy was adopted under Hu Jinnah and wen jiabao. It fills a gap in knowledge about the outcomes of this development strategy for equity and inequality. Drawing on original information collected from the recent two waves of nationwide household surveys conducted by the China household income project, this book provides a detailed overview of recent trends in income inequality and cutting-edge analysis of key factors underlying such trends. Topics covered include inequality in education, changes in co-ownership and the distribution of housing wealth, the evolution of the migrant lab or market, disparities between public and non-public sectors, patterns of work and non-work, gender and ethnic gaps, and the impacts of public policies such as reforms in taxation and social welfare programs.
English.
9781107002913
Income distribution--Social and economic aspects--China--Studies
Economic inequality--Social consequences--China--Analysis
Social classes--Inequality--China--Historical and comparative studies
Social change--Economic aspects--China--Studies
Economic development--Income disparities--China--Effects
Harmonious society--Economic policies and inequality--China--Challenges
305.50951 / RIS-
Includes Bibliography and Index.
This book, a sequel to inequality and public policy in China (2008), examines the evolution of inequality in China from 2002 to 2007, a period when the new "harmonious society" Development strategy was adopted under Hu Jinnah and wen jiabao. It fills a gap in knowledge about the outcomes of this development strategy for equity and inequality. Drawing on original information collected from the recent two waves of nationwide household surveys conducted by the China household income project, this book provides a detailed overview of recent trends in income inequality and cutting-edge analysis of key factors underlying such trends. Topics covered include inequality in education, changes in co-ownership and the distribution of housing wealth, the evolution of the migrant lab or market, disparities between public and non-public sectors, patterns of work and non-work, gender and ethnic gaps, and the impacts of public policies such as reforms in taxation and social welfare programs.
English.
9781107002913
Income distribution--Social and economic aspects--China--Studies
Economic inequality--Social consequences--China--Analysis
Social classes--Inequality--China--Historical and comparative studies
Social change--Economic aspects--China--Studies
Economic development--Income disparities--China--Effects
Harmonious society--Economic policies and inequality--China--Challenges
305.50951 / RIS-