A Chinese puzzle

LSE Professor Keyu Jin explores China's economic trajectory , and the challenge of moving from its successful 'old playbook' to a nuanced 'new playbook' in the face of evolving global dynamics

The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism

Author: Keyu Jin

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Pages: 305

Price: Rs 899

The meteoric rise of China over the last 40 years has been unprecedented in history. “How did they do it?” and “What next?” are two questions often asked in this context. In this eloquent book, Professor Keyu Jin attempts to answer both questions: First, by unravelling the formulae that led to China’s rapid and sustained growth spurt and, second, by highlighting the policies now needed (“the new playbook”) to overcome its current problems in delivering prosperity to its people.

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