Routledge : Growth of Market Relations in Post-Reform Rural China

Gain deep insights into the changing economic landscape of rural China with this scholarly study from Routledge. Based on extensive field research at the local level, this book examines the transition to a market economy and the expansion of social networks within rural communities. By analyzing various socio-economic actors, including peasant households, out-migrants, family businesses, and peasant entrepreneurs, the text provides a micro-analysis of how market relations develop. The research uses the concept of markets as a nexus of social networks to explain economic shifts. Readers will learn about the three distinct types of social capital identified in the study: human capital, political capital/status, and network capital. This work highlights the importance of socio-political networks in driving economic change, making it an essential resource for those studying the Chinese economy and rural development.