| Description |
x, 180 pages ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Policy monograph / Centre for Independent Studies, 0158-1260 ; 77 |
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CIS policy monographs ; 77
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| Contents |
Introduction. "Market socialism" and China's peaceful rise : the case for pessimism -- Part A. -- 1. The rise of Chinese power and "market socialism" -- 2. The politics of market socialism -- 3. The Chinese "economic miracle" : what lies beneath -- 4. Assessing "market socialism" : the case for pessimism -- Part B. -- 1. The internal and external consequences of declining legitimacy -- 2. Uniting against "foreign devils" : will the nationalism card be played? -- 3. Conclusion |
| Summary |
"China's rise has been a significant driver of growth for the global economy and the Australian economy depends on it. But China's "economic miracle" hides some frightening truths. China's economy - in which the most important sectors are still controlled by the regime - is sick and failing. The regime is doing what it takes to preserve their hold on power - but at enormous cost to the country and its people. 'Will China fail?' looks at the profound and mounting contradictions, tensions, and dysfunctions within Chinese economy and society - including those between the regime, the military, and people - and why it is getting worse. It looks at why political and economic reform needed to limit the role of the authoritarian regime is likely to be inadequate; and presents compelling evidence that China is barely managing to stay half a step ahead of disaster despite its impressive growth figures. The book also looks at the emergence of the "New left" in Chinese politics that is characterised by a "chauvinistic nationalism" - why this is encouraged by the regime, and why it is potentially destabilising for the region. Far from China being a "successful dictatorship", 'Will China fail?" reaffirms the connection between limited government bound by the rule of law, and sustainable and successful transitions." -- book cover |
| Analysis |
China |
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Economic conditions |
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Future studies (Australia,China) |
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Policy |
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Reform |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references: (pages 159-176) and index |
| Subject |
Mixed economy -- China.
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| SUBJECT |
China -- Politics and government -- 2002- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2004009498
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China -- Economic conditions -- 1976-2000.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024017
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China -- Economic conditions -- 2000-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99010023
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China -- Politics and government -- 1976-2002. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024175
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| Author |
Lee, John Cheong Seong, 1973-
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Centre for Independent Studies (N.S.W.), sponsor
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| LC no. |
2008360348 |
| ISBN |
9781864321807 (paperback) |
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