Economics of Planning Policies in China: Infrastructure, Location and Cities

2016 | Business & Finance

Decades of fast economic growth and rapid urbanization have significantly changed the "faces" of Chinese cities. Like many fast urbanizing countries, China is investing heavily in targeted regions through planning policies. This is a largely place-based investment process that is of great importance for the public, business and policymakers. Despite significant public interest, little is known about the economic impacts. Economics of Planning Policies in China aims to address this gap by looking at the characteristics of the Chinese planning system and its evolution process, with a specific focus on infrastructure, location and cities. It focuses on analyzing the economic impacts of infrastructure improvements like new rail transit and airport facilities, urban village renewals and mining-city regenerations. This volume is based on a period of research on Chinese urban and regional development, and benefited from research insights that challenged the policy effectiveness in shifting spatial disparities. The critical perspective and detailed micro-geographical data makes this book a crucial reference for international scholars, policymakers and graduates.

Wen-Jie Wu (Author)