Economic Hot Topics Frontiers of China (Volume 2)

Author: Huang Taiyan Yang Wanding
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically reviews and introduces the hot economic issues discussed in the economics community in 2004. It can serve as a reference and resource for economic theorists and practitioners to further study related issues. Innovation and development in economics can only be carried out on the basis of existing research achievements, which requires an understanding and mastery of the status and problems in economic research. This book lays some academic groundwork, akin to "building bridges and repairing roads." The book summarizes 20 hot issues in China's economics research field in 2004 and provides reviews of the first 10 issues categorized as follows: capital markets, "the three rural issues," economic growth and development, regional economic development, corporate governance, commercial banks, industrial structure and industrial policies, state-owned economy, private economy and family businesses, and the RMB exchange rate. Additionally, it dedicates significant space to reviewing discussions on new advancements in Chinese economics research, the issue of heavy industrialization, the circular economy, coordinated regional development, urban economic circles, interest rate liberalization, the reform and listing of state-owned commercial banks, a multi-tiered capital market system, full circulation of stocks, financial regulation, financing for small and medium-sized enterprises, and entrepreneurs. The content covers all aspects of theoretical and applied economics in China, as well as practical economic work and economic life. This book has distinct features: when summarizing various viewpoints, it emphasizes objective presentation without subjective commentary; it remains faithful to the original intent of the works, avoiding cherry-picking; it upholds the principle of "freedom of thought," avoiding narrow-mindedness; it values academic innovation by focusing on hot and cutting-edge topics; and it adheres to scientific theory, avoiding biased or misleading guidance. The book's first volume received praise from the academic community, and the second volume has further improvements in editorial selection and presentation.