Recently added articles from Asian Development Review:
Preface
Jan 01, 2008; ... The economy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) has been growing at close to 10 percent annually since it embarked on a reform program in 1978. This rapid growth has led to a dramatic reduction in the incidence of poverty. However, growth has been accompanied by widening income gaps, in ...
Inequality in Developing Asia
Jan 01, 2008; ... This paper argues that growing income and nonincome inequalities in developing Asia pose a clear and present danger to social cohesion, political stability, and therefore the sustainability of growth itself. The rapid creation of productive economic opportunities combined with significantly ...
Inclusive Growth toward a Harmonious Society in the People's Republic of China: An Overview
Jan 01, 2008; ... This overview introduces the background of the study "Inclusive Growth toward a Harmonious Society in the People's Republic of China (PRC)", under which all the papers in this special volume were prepared. It summarizes key findings of these papers as grouped into three parts: (i) Inclusive ...
Inclusive Growth toward a Harmonious Society in the People's Republic of China: Policy Implications
Jan 01, 2008; ... This paper examines the policy implications of adopting a development strategy anchored on inclusive growth for the People's Republic of China (PRC). In response to rising inequality, more and more developing Asian countries are embracing inclusive growth, with its focus on creating economic ...
Reforming the Welfare System in the People's Republic of China
Jan 01, 2008; ... This paper reviews the recent progress in welfare system reforms in the People's Republic of China and looks at the experiences of Japan and Republic of Korea in establishing their modern welfare systems. The paper highlights three priorities for further reform of the People's Republic of China ...