Government behavior in underdeveloped regions. Investment and financing theory and empirical research

Author: Zhang Shengrong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a compilation of the results of the research project funded by the Center for Economic Development Research of Underdeveloped Regions in 2004-2005. Overall, these research outcomes exhibit the following characteristics:
1. Breadth of Research Perspective: These research findings start from the economic characteristics of underdeveloped regions and involve the study of economic theories in underdeveloped areas, as well as empirical research in fields such as economics, regional economics, and international trade. The study of economic agents' behavior includes research on the economic behavior of impoverished households to the countermeasures of government intervention in the economy. From macroeconomic strategic research in underdeveloped regions to microeconomic theories of investment and financing of economic entities. The breadth of research fields provides readers with a comprehensive perspective on the economic characteristics and economic laws of underdeveloped regions.
2. Standardization of Research Methods: From the perspective of research methods used, some studies systematically review and critique existing literature, starting from certain hypotheses and employing rigorous logical reasoning to propose their own views and arguments. This is a standardized analytical method that unifies history and logic. Others, starting from a large amount of survey data, use various mathematical tools to abstract general economic characteristics from complex data. The application of these scientific research methods ensures the scientific rigor and the seriousness of the conclusions.
3. Strong Applicability and Targetedness of Research Results: The authors of this book have long been engaged in teaching and research in the field of economics. They have lived and worked in Guizhou, which remains one of the underdeveloped regions in China, for a long time, gaining a deep understanding and recognition of the economic and social development of underdeveloped regions. Combining their academic fields and research directions, they study the laws of economic and social development in underdeveloped regions, and their research findings have strong practicality and applicability.