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China Urbanizes: Consequences, Strategies, And Policies (Directions In Development Countries And Regions),New
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The key challenges facing China in the next two decades derive from the ongoing process of urbanization. China's urbanization rate in 2005 was about 43%. Over the next 1015 years, it is expected to rise to well over 50%, adding an additional 200 million mainly rural migrants to the current urban population of 560 million. How China copes with such a large migration flow will strongly influence ruralurban inequality, the pace at which urban centers expand their economic performance, and the urban environment. The growing population will necessitate a big push strategy to maintain a high rate of investment in housing and the urban physical infrastructure and urban services. To finance such expansion will require a significant strengthening and diversification of China's financial system. Growing cities will greatly increase consumption of energy and water. Containing this without at the same time constraining the economic performance of cities or the improvement in the standards of living will call for enlightened policies, strategies, careful urban planning, and significant technological advances. This volume identifies the key developments to watch and discusses the policies which would affect the course as well as the fruitfulness of change.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'China Urbanizes: Consequences, Strategies, and Policies'? A: The book focuses on the challenges and strategies related to China's ongoing urbanization, including rural-urban migration, economic performance, and urban infrastructure.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'China Urbanizes' is Shahid Yusuf.
- Q: What is the condition of this used book? A: This is a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'China Urbanizes' have? A: The book contains 228 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'China Urbanizes' published? A: The book was published on January 22, 2008.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include rural-urban inequality, urban economic performance, infrastructure investment, energy consumption, and urban planning strategies.
- Q: Is there any specific strategy discussed for urban expansion? A: Yes, the book discusses the need for a big push strategy to maintain high investment rates in housing, infrastructure, and urban services.
- Q: What are the implications of urbanization mentioned in the book? A: The implications include changes in economic performance, environmental impact, and challenges in managing migration and urban services.
- Q: Can this book provide insights for urban planners and policymakers? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights into policies and strategies that can influence urban change and development.