Poverty alleviation in China : a theoretical and empirical study /: a theoretical and empirical study. ([2016])
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- Book
- Title:
- Poverty alleviation in China : a theoretical and empirical study /: a theoretical and empirical study. ([2016])
- Main Title:
- Poverty alleviation in China : a theoretical and empirical study
- Further Information:
- Note: Kun Yan.
- Authors:
- Yan, Kun
- Contents:
- Series Preface; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Author; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Background and Significance of This Study; 1.1.1 Study Background; 1.1.2 Significance of This Study; 1.2 Review of the Literature; 1.2.1 The Development of the Concept of Poverty; 1.2.2 Classifications of Poverty; 1.2.2.1 Absolute Poverty and Relative Poverty; 1.2.2.2 Objective Poverty and Subjective Poverty; 1.2.2.3 Other Categories of Poverty; 1.2.3 Causes of Poverty; 1.2.3.1 Natural Environmental Factors; 1.2.3.2 Educational Factors; 1.2.3.3 Health Factors; 1.2.3.4 Institutional Factors. 1.2.4 Criteria for Poverty1.2.5 Economic Growth, Income Distribution, and Poverty; 1.2.6 Treatment of Poverty; 1.2.7 Fiscal Poverty Reduction; 1.2.7.1 Fiscal Investment and Poverty Reduction; 1.2.7.2 Rural Public Demand and Poverty Alleviation; 1.2.7.3 Fiscal Decentralization and Poverty Reduction; 1.2.8 Summary; 1.3 Summary of Theory; 1.3.1 The Poverty Formation Mechanism; 1.3.1.1 The "Vicious Cycle of Poverty" Theory; 1.3.1.2 "Low-Level Equilibrium Trap" Theory; 1.3.1.3 "Circular Cumulative Causation" Theory; 1.3.1.4 "Center-Periphery" Theory; 1.3.1.5 Rights Poverty Theory. 1.3.2 Factors Affecting Poverty1.3.2.1 The Restrictions of Population Growth on Poverty; 1.3.2.2 Labor Market Restrictions on Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.2.3 Welfare System Restrictions on Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.2.4 Ethnic and Gender Discrimination Restrictions on Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.3 Formation of Poverty AlleviationSeries Preface; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Author; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Background and Significance of This Study; 1.1.1 Study Background; 1.1.2 Significance of This Study; 1.2 Review of the Literature; 1.2.1 The Development of the Concept of Poverty; 1.2.2 Classifications of Poverty; 1.2.2.1 Absolute Poverty and Relative Poverty; 1.2.2.2 Objective Poverty and Subjective Poverty; 1.2.2.3 Other Categories of Poverty; 1.2.3 Causes of Poverty; 1.2.3.1 Natural Environmental Factors; 1.2.3.2 Educational Factors; 1.2.3.3 Health Factors; 1.2.3.4 Institutional Factors. 1.2.4 Criteria for Poverty1.2.5 Economic Growth, Income Distribution, and Poverty; 1.2.6 Treatment of Poverty; 1.2.7 Fiscal Poverty Reduction; 1.2.7.1 Fiscal Investment and Poverty Reduction; 1.2.7.2 Rural Public Demand and Poverty Alleviation; 1.2.7.3 Fiscal Decentralization and Poverty Reduction; 1.2.8 Summary; 1.3 Summary of Theory; 1.3.1 The Poverty Formation Mechanism; 1.3.1.1 The "Vicious Cycle of Poverty" Theory; 1.3.1.2 "Low-Level Equilibrium Trap" Theory; 1.3.1.3 "Circular Cumulative Causation" Theory; 1.3.1.4 "Center-Periphery" Theory; 1.3.1.5 Rights Poverty Theory. 1.3.2 Factors Affecting Poverty1.3.2.1 The Restrictions of Population Growth on Poverty; 1.3.2.2 Labor Market Restrictions on Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.2.3 Welfare System Restrictions on Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.2.4 Ethnic and Gender Discrimination Restrictions on Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.3 Formation of Poverty Alleviation Theory; 1.3.3.1 "Trickle-Down Effect" Theory of Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.3.2 The Poverty Alleviation Strategy of Institutional Reform; 1.3.3.3 The Equal Rights Theory of Poverty Alleviation; 1.3.4 Methods, Ideas, and Frameworks; 1.3.5 Research Ideas; References. 2 Practical Study of Poverty Alleviation with Chinese Characteristics2.1 Background on the Practice of Poverty Alleviation with Chinese Characteristics; 2.2 History of Chinese Poverty Alleviation; 2.2.1 Stage I: System Transition, Economic Results, and Poverty Reduction (1978-1985); 2.2.2 Stage II: Establishment of Institutions, Strengthening of Organization, and Development of Poverty Alleviation (1986-1993); 2.2.3 Stage III: Formulating Plans, Resolving Food and Clothing Issues, and Vigorous Poverty Alleviation (1994-2000). 2.2.4 Stage IV: Promulgating Outlines, Consolidating Achievements, and Poverty Alleviation in the New Era (2001-2010)2.3 The Chinese Poverty Alleviation Model; 2.3.1 Model I: Poverty Alleviation Through Financial Aid; 2.3.2 Model II: Poverty Alleviation Through Microfinance; 2.3.3 Model III: Poverty Alleviation Through Industrial Development; 2.3.4 Model IV: Poverty Alleviation Through Education; 2.3.5 Model V: Poverty Alleviation Through Science and Technology; 2.3.6 Model VI: Poverty Through Systemization; 2.3.7 Model VII: Poverty Alleviation Through Migration. … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Heidelberg : Springer
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Copyright Date:
- 2016
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xvii, 237 pages), illustrations (some color)
- Subjects:
- 339.4/6
Poverty -- China
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- Macroeconomics
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Economic Conditions
Economic history
Economic policy
Poverty
Economics
Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods
Population Economics
Methodology/History of Economic Thought
China -- Economic policy -- 2000-
China -- Economic conditions -- 2000-
China
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