Comparison: 24

Author: China CITIC Press
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: "The China Quarterly" is committed to providing cutting-edge international academic research on major issues encountered in China's economic reform. Issue 24 specifically discusses, through the research of internationally renowned scholars, the widely concerned issues of social security systems and healthcare systems in the context of achieving the goal of building a "harmonious society." These reform proposals and designs are urgent and fundamental to establishing a well-functioning social welfare system. The interpretation of the so-called "Latin American disease" explores how the populism of Latin American politicians leads to political cycles determining economic cycles, resulting in significant economic fluctuations. The analysis of Fujimori's corruption in Peru highlights the extreme importance of the media: it can serve as a supervisory force but may also be used as a tool by corrupt politicians. Additionally, a Nobel laureate explains why economists are often disliked, as their way of thinking differs slightly from others, and their public roles frequently lead to harsh conclusions based on economic logic.