Studies on the Chinese Economy During the Mao Era

This book examines the characteristics of China's economy during the Mao era (1952-1976) and its relationship to the "reforms and opening-up" under Deng Xiaoping's leadership. It provides insights into the continuity and discontinuity between the Mao and Deng eras, discussing key topics such as economic development, socialist transformations, and the effects of the Cultural Revolution. The book is recommended for scholars and students interested in contemporary China's economy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 261 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate details of China's economy during the Mao era (1952-1976), exploring the relationship between these characteristics and the subsequent economic strategy known as "reforms and opening-up" under Deng Xiaoping's leadership. It offers a thorough examination of the continuity and discontinuity between the Mao and Deng eras, providing valuable insights into how Maoist China may have influenced or hindered the country's economic development. The book addresses a range of topics, including a brief overview of economic development under Mao, significant differences between Mao and Deng economics, and socialist transformations during the early Mao era. These include collectivization, communization, and their impact on agricultural productivity; water supply construction projects utilizing rural surplus labor; rural finance; effects on national savings; and the development of heavy and light industries. Additionally, the book explores the effects on socialist industrialization, rural small-scale industries during the Cultural Revolution, and the realities of social life in construction sites promoted by Mao's military strategy in the 1960s.

Recommended for readers interested in contemporary China's economy, particularly scholars and students, this book offers fresh perspectives on the background and preconditions that paved the way for historically remarkable economic miracles in China after Mao. It sheds light on the complex dynamics that shaped China's economic landscape during this pivotal period, contributing to a deeper understanding of the country's economic development trajectory.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811954092
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022