Economic Analysis of Regional Differences in China

Author: Sha Anwen
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is the result of the work of World Bank staff, and the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Board or the countries they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data in the book and assumes no responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the views and data presented. The boundaries, colors, names, and other information in the maps included in this book do not represent the legal status of any region as seen by any department of the World Bank, nor do they imply recognition or acceptance of these boundaries. This book aims to analyze the causes and impacts of the phenomenon of economic development gaps during China's rapid economic growth, and subsequently proposes policy recommendations. The book is rich in content and covers a broad scope, including poverty reduction and regional disparity strategies, income distribution policies, improvements in social public service sectors such as education and healthcare, infrastructure development, industrial development, foreign trade, urbanization, and the promotion of the construction of a unified national market. It provides in-depth analysis and policy recommendations on these important aspects related to China's comprehensive and sustainable development. The book includes chapters on: Federalism and regional balance: Building cooperation or fostering reliance on transfer payments; Narrowing the economic gap – The "scorecard" of policy performance in reducing regional income disparities; Regional disparities in poverty in China; Regional inequality in China; Regional disparities in health and healthcare among residents in China, etc.