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Chinas Gilded Age,Used
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Why has China grown so fast for so long despite vast corruption? In Chinas Gilded Age, Yuen Yuen Ang maintains that all corruption is harmful, but not all types of corruption hurt growth. Ang unbundles corruption into four varieties: petty theft, grand theft, speed money, and access money. While the first three types impede growth, access money elite exchanges of power and profit cuts both ways: it stimulates investment and growth but produces serious risks for the economy and political system. Since market opening, corruption in China has evolved toward access money. Using a range of data sources, the author explains the evolution of Chinese corruption, how it differs from the West and other developing countries, and how Xis anticorruption campaign could affect growth and governance. In this formidable yet accessible book, Ang challenges onedimensional measures of corruption. By unbundling the problem and adopting a comparativehistorical lens, she reveals that the rise of capitalism was not accompanied by the eradication of corruption, but rather by its evolution from thuggery and theft to access money. In doing so, she changes the way we think about corruption and capitalism, not only in China but around the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'China's Gilded Age'? A: 'China's Gilded Age' explores the complex relationship between corruption and economic growth in China, arguing that not all corruption is detrimental to growth.
- Q: Who is the author of 'China's Gilded Age'? A: The book is authored by Yuen Yuen Ang, a scholar known for her work on political economy and corruption.
- Q: When was 'China's Gilded Age' published? A: 'China's Gilded Age' was published on July 29, 2021.
- Q: How does Yuen Yuen Ang categorize corruption in her book? A: Yuen Yuen Ang categorizes corruption into four types: petty theft, grand theft, speed money, and access money, each affecting economic growth differently.
- Q: What is 'access money' as described in the book? A: 'Access money' refers to elite exchanges of power and profit that can stimulate investment and growth, but also pose risks to the economy and political system.
- Q: What unique perspective does 'China's Gilded Age' offer on corruption? A: The book challenges traditional views by suggesting that the evolution of capitalism has not eliminated corruption but transformed it.
- Q: How many pages does 'China's Gilded Age' have? A: 'China's Gilded Age' contains 274 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'China's Gilded Age' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'China's Gilded Age' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides insights that are valuable for academic study in economics and political science.
- Q: What insights about Xi's anti-corruption campaign are discussed in the book? A: The book analyzes how Xi's anti-corruption campaign may influence growth and governance in China, presenting a nuanced view of its potential impacts.