ABSTRACT

In a thoroughly researched and clearly written account of the development experiences of mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, Alvin Rabushka examines three societies with similar populations but very different political and economic institutions. Rejecting one-dimensional explanations of successful development, Rabushka looks at the way in which

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

part I|89 pages

Mainland China

chapter 2|32 pages

People, Resources, and Politics

chapter 3|26 pages

Politics Takes Command

chapter 4|29 pages

China Goes to Market

part II|41 pages

Taiwan

chapter 5|22 pages

People, Resources, and Politics

part III|48 pages

Hong Kong

chapter 7|16 pages

Economic and Political Setting

chapter 8|30 pages

Economic Policy and Performance

part IV|8 pages

Three Economies

chapter 9|6 pages

Conclusion and Future Prospects