Inquire of the Master——A Critical Biography of a Prominent Contemporary Chinese Economist

Author: Li Gongyao
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Publish Date: 2004-05-28
Features: It is indeed a meaningful work for Comrade Li Gongyao to introduce these economists to the public through detailed interviews in the form of a critical biography. — Cheng Siqi
"You have read through my manuscript several times, and your description of my history is very detailed and well-expressed. Thank you very much!" — Song Tao
"Many people have written about me, but they always write the same things. Your article captures the cultural essence, which is not easy." — Li Yining
"You are a great writer. In such a short space, you have written so deeply about an economist's academic thoughts, social activities, and contributions. It's not easy! Your work is the best among all the articles written about me!" — Liu Shibai
"Thank you for sending me your editor's journal every month. Through your 'Economist,' I have learned about the major achievements of the mainland economics community and the outstanding demeanor of my colleagues." — Yu Zongxian
"Your writing is excellent! However, you have overpraised the interviewees. For a teacher like me, you have more praise than criticism. I understand that you want to encourage those engaged in teaching and research, which helps promote a better atmosphere. I support this." — Wang Chuanlun
This book systematically introduces nearly 30 economists, including Zhang Peigang, Song Tao, Yu Guangyuan, Wang Jue, Li Chonghui, Wu Jinglian, Li Yining, Dong Fushi, Liu Shibai, Zhang Wucai, Yu Zongxian, He Liancheng, Xu Yi, Fan Gang, and Zhong Pengrong, from the perspectives of culture and poetic language, covering their academic journeys, research experiences, academic achievements, humanistic thoughts, and policy proposals.
The author spent three years and traveled over 10,000 miles with a strong sense of mission and dedication, conducting face-to-face interviews with each subject and conducting in-depth research. Among them are the venerable scholars who have reached the age of ninety, the influential "national affairs" consultants who guide the academic world, and the young and promising elites who are on the rise.
With enthusiasm, the book presents knowledge elites who are role models in both moral integrity and scholarly achievement, allowing readers to see through concise and refined words the arduous efforts of generations of economists in solving China's economic problems, as well as their innovations in integrating Marxist economics, Western economics, and China's reform practices. Whether it is institutional economics, development economics, economic growth theory, or economic philosophy; whether it is macroeconomic law, microeconomics, sectoral economics, management, or economic law, they all have unique insights and have integrated them into the pioneering efforts of reform and problem-solving in a developing country.
Each article by the author is neither a flat promotion nor a verbose description, but an invaluable biography infused with rich emotions and humanistic thought. This is essentially a systematic cultural organization project. It is believed that economic workers, university teachers and students, and colleagues from research institutions will find valuable inspiration in this book.