County-level Economic Development: Theory and Practice

Author: Wang Qingyun
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Publish Date: 2003-06-05
Features: In China, the county is a basic administrative unit. Currently, China has a total of 2,071 counties (including 400 county-level cities). Although the proportion of county-level economies in the national economy is not large in terms of total volume, it holds a uniquely important position in the national economic system. It serves as the junction between urban and rural economies and is a crucial foundation for national economic development and social stability. Since the reform and opening-up, the development of county-level economies in China has been rapid, but under new circumstances, it faces numerous difficulties and challenges, and its development potential has not been fully realized. Entering the new century, China has entered a new stage of comprehensive construction of a moderately prosperous society and accelerating the socialist modernization. The development of county-level economies is closely related to the overall modernization of China and is a major topic that requires us to approach with a scientific attitude and innovative spirit. This book elaborates on the following topics: counties and county-level economies, agricultural industrialization, reform and development of county-owned industrial enterprises, reform and development of township enterprises, development of specialized markets, development of county-level urban areas, and county and township financial issues.