The China Boom and its Discontents

This book explores the economic boom in China and the challenges that come with it. From an insatiable demand for resources to deepening integration with the world economy, author Harriet Johnson takes a critical look at the financial and social issues that have arisen in the wake of China's rapid development. Demographics, labor, finance, social security, urbanization, and trade agreements are all analyzed, revealing the unfinished progress of reforms in China.