Natural Conditions and Foundation of the Chinese Economy -- Historical Development of Chinese Economy (Before 1949) -- Economic Development and Exploration of New China (1949-1978) -- Reform and Transformation of China’s Economy (after 1978) -- Economic and Social Development in China since...

The new growth literature, using both endogenous growth and neoclassical models, has generated strong claims for the effect of national policies on economic growth. Empirical work on policies and growth has tended to confirm these claims. This paper casts doubt on this claim for strong effects...