The number of poor people in China is huge, despite recent economic advances. This book investigates the problem of poverty in China's regions, discussing in particular the role of rural-urban migration in reducing poverty. It surveys the distribution and characteristics of poverty, examines anti-poverty initiatives by the Chinese government and includes the results of original research conducted in Shanxi, a typical province in Central China.
| ISBN: | 9781138362031 |
| Publication date: | 14th August 2018 |
| Author: | Mei Zhang |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies on the Chinese Economy |
| Genres: |
Development economics and emerging economies Regional / International studies |