Income disparities in China
Subtitle: an OECD perspective.
Contributors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.; China. Guo jia fa zhan he gai ge wei yuan hui. Dept. of National Economy.; Centre for Co-operation with Non-members.
Series: China in the global economy; Emerging economies transition
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
Subjects: Income distribution -- China -- Congresses.; China -- Economic conditions -- 1976-2000 -- Congresses.
Genres: Congresses.
Description: China has experienced spectacular economic growth since 1978, averaging 8 to 9% per year. As a result, on average, people's standard of living is far higher than ever before in China's history. However, economic disparities have also widened very significantly during this period, raising questions about the appropriateness and sustainability of existing policies. This book includes the papers from a seminar held in Paris on 20-21 October 2003 to explore the causes of China's growing economic disparities. The seminar was organised by the OECD and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China. The papers by Chinese and OECD experts look at the driving forces behind these trends and discuss possible policy responses. The collection presents many comparisons with income inequality trends in OECD countries, including geographic disparities, and looks at ways to improve Chinese data on income distribution.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Papers from a seminar organized by the OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs and the Department of National Economy of the National Development and Reform Commission of China and held in Paris, October 20-21, 2003.
Published under the auspices of the OECD's Centre for Co-operation with Non-Members"--P. [4] of cover.