Revolutionary Legacy, Power Structure, and Grassroots Capitalism Under the Red Flag in China

by Qi Zhang and Mingxing Liu

Book Overview

Why do political elites in authoritarian regimes, even within the same country, engage in different levels of predatory behavior, whereby some foster vibrant capitalism and others suffocate the innovative private sector? This book proposes a theory of localized property-rights protection under authoritarianism. By combining in-depth fieldwork with archival research and quantitative data analysis, Qi Zhang and Mingxing Liu discuss the post-1949 conflicts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108949266
• ISBN13: 9781108949262
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"