Scientific and Technological Progress and Economic Growth: The Theory and Practice of Technological Development in Fujian during the Process of Building a Well-off Society in an All-round Way

Author: Jianping Li
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book focuses on the intrinsic connections between "technological progress—economic growth—sustainable economic and social development—comprehensive construction of a moderately prosperous society" and conducts an analysis. It applies the theories of technological progress and economic growth in economics to the practice of comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society in Fujian Province. By progressively peeling away the intrinsic connections and core issues between "technological progress—comprehensive construction of a moderately prosperous society," it then translates the macro goals of building a moderately prosperous society into specific policies and targets for technological investment. This makes our research findings both theoretically grounded and valuable for decision-making, while also being actionable. Compared to previous studies, the unique contribution of this book lies in its fresh approach to studying the core issues and key measures of comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society in Fujian, significantly enhancing the value and significance of the research. The book is structured into eight logically connected chapters. Chapter 1: Explores the formation and interrelationships of fundamental theories on economic growth, sustainable development, and comprehensive construction of a moderately prosperous society. It argues that technological progress is the foundation for economic growth, sustainable economic and social development, and the comprehensive construction of a moderately prosperous society. It also describes the content and goals of building a moderately prosperous society in China and Fujian. Chapter 2: Provides an overview of theories on technological progress and economic growth, introducing and analyzing major economic growth theories and models, and explaining the practical significance of economic growth theories in the context of building a moderately prosperous society. Chapter 3: Reviews and analyzes the process and current status of technological development in Fujian. It conducts international comparative analyses of Fujian's technological investment, technological innovation capabilities, and the status of technological talent. It identifies existing problems and proposes corresponding policy recommendations. It also introduces the technological development strategies of major countries worldwide and conducts comparative and reference analyses. Chapter 4: Analyzes the current trends in global technological development strategies. It examines the goal orientation of China's technological development strategies in the first two decades of the 21st century and explores the interactive relationship between Fujian's technological development strategy and the achievement of a moderately prosperous society. It applies theoretical models of the contribution of technological investment to economic growth to quantify Fujian's strategic goals for technological development and investment. Chapter 5: Introduces the methods, characteristics, achievements, and valuable experiences in technological investment from developed countries, analyzes the characteristics of Fujian's technological investment and its structure, identifies the main problems in Fujian's technological investment, and proposes policy recommendations to achieve the goals of technological investment in Fujian. Chapter 6: Analyzes the current status of technological development in Fujian's industries, the contributions of various industries to Fujian's economic growth, and the demands of industry-driven economic growth on technological development. It concludes with recommendations to accelerate the technological development of Fujian's industries. Chapter 7: Explores several key issues related to technological progress and economic growth in Fujian during the process of building a moderately prosperous society. Chapter 8: Focuses on the issue of coordinated regional economic development during the process of building a moderately prosperous society.