Rural Poverty, Growth, and Inequality in China

This book examines the impact of economic growth and inequality on poverty reduction in China since the reform and opening-up,using various empirical methods to analyze the dynamic changes of rural poverty. It explores poverty reduction strategies in different development periods and evaluates achievements stage-by-stage. The book is relevant to students, teachers, researchers, policy makers, and non-government agencies interested in understanding and addressing poverty-related issues in developing countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 285 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between economic growth, inequality, and rural poverty in China since the country's reform and opening-up. It aims to provide empirical and theoretical insights into the dynamics that have shaped these factors and their impact on poverty reduction.

The book is organized into 11 chapters, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of the topic. It begins by examining the dynamic changes in rural poverty over time, using various methods such as monetary poverty, multidimensional poverty, absolute poverty, and relative poverty. Special attention is given to applying the "growth-inequality-poverty triangle" model to evaluate long-term poverty dynamic changes.

Throughout the book, poverty reduction strategies are revisited for different development periods in rural China, and the achievements in poverty eradication are assessed stage-by-stage using various analytical methods. These methods include pro-poor growth, Shapley decomposition, poverty elasticity, density estimation, multidimensional poverty analysis, and policy simulation.

The book is designed to appeal to a wide audience, including students, teachers, researchers, policy makers, planners, and non-government agencies. It offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of economic growth, inequality, and poverty, and provides practical solutions for addressing poverty-related issues in developing countries.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the challenges of rural poverty in China and exploring strategies for sustainable poverty reduction. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to poverty and offers practical solutions that can be applied in other developing countries.

Weight: 623g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811696534
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022