Routledge The Chinese Economy Under Maoism 1949-1969 - Routledge

This Routledge study examines the economic transformation of China during the early Communist era, covering the pivotal decades from 1949 to 1969. The period witnessed dramatic shifts including initial purges, the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution-each reflecting the Communist Party's strategy to accelerate modernisation. The authors present a concise, factual analysis of how these policies shaped China's economic development, making complex economic history accessible to general readers and students without specialised financial training. The book evaluates the consequences of the Communist development pathway, offering insight into how political ideology and economic policy intersected during this turbulent period of Chinese history.