Political economy

Author: Xia Zigu, Luo Yujiu, Editors
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Publish Date: 2002-02-17
Features: This book is a research outcome of the Ministry of Education's "Reform Plan for Teaching Content and Curriculum Systems in Higher Normal Education Towards the 21st Century." It is a core textbook for the ideological and political education major, compiled and organized by our publishing house, written collaboratively by seven institutions. The book is primarily composed of two parts: Capitalist Economy and Socialist Economy, systematically elaborating on the fundamental principles and basic knowledge of political economy, as well as the basic theories of commodity economy and market economy. It connects with the reality of global diversity, adopting the spirit of Marxism's progressive exploration, making breakthroughs in analytical methods. It emphasizes both the study of the essence of basic economic systems and production relations, as well as the explanation of market mechanisms, economic operations, and the laws of economic development. It realistically analyzes the long-term nature of the transition from capitalism to socialism. The discussion on socialist economy focuses on integrating it with current development dynamics. The system structure is innovatively designed, with each chapter featuring "Introduction," "Summary," "Key Terms," and "Major Issues for Further Research," facilitating teaching and in-depth exploration. This book is primarily intended for use in higher normal education ideological and political education courses but can also be used for adult continuing education.