On September 11 at 6 p.m., the Gaidar Institute Library and the Moscow Higher School of Social and Economic Sciences (MHSES) will host a discussion of Lan Xiaohuang's book “The Visible Hand: The State and Economic Development in China”
This Chinese political economy bestseller, which has sold over 1.5 million copies, is the first comprehensive explanation of how the Chinese economy works. The author uses accessible language to reveal the complex interrelationships between macroeconomic trends, central-regional relations, the land and real estate market, public finances, the bureaucratic system, social inequality, the stoThis Chinese political economy bestseller, which has sold over 1.5 million copies, is the first comprehensive explanation of how the Chinese economy works. The author uses accessible language to reveal the complex interrelationships between macroeconomic trends, central-regional relations, the land and real estate market, public finances, the bureaucratic system, social inequality, the stock market, industrial development, and foreign trade imbalances. Through the lens of business cases from a number of industries and companies, the book shows how the state attracts capital and invests it in development, without relying solely on the “invisible hand” of market forces. ck market, industrial development, and foreign trade imbalances. Through the lens of business cases from a number of industries and companies, the book shows how the state attracts capital and invests it in development, without relying solely on the “invisible hand” of market forces.
The event will be held as part of the “Moscow Book Week” festival.
Speakers at the event:
- Ilya Chubarov, Candidate of Geographical Sciences, scientific editor of the book
- Denis Kalashnikov, Candidate of Economic Sciences, associate professor at the Department of World Economy, MGIMO
- Vladislav Tarasenko, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, associate professor at Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Date and time:
September 11, 6:00 p.m.
Venue:
Gaidar Institute Library, MHSES
Gazetny Lane, 3–5, building 1, 5th floor
Please register. Please have your passport to enter the building.