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Postrevolution Transformations and the Reemergence of Capitalism in China: Implications for the Internal Organization of Economic Activities

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Chinese Capitalisms

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Abstract

Thirty years after the start of economic reforms, capitalism has reemerged and prevailed in China.1 This evolving phenomenon shares some common features with capitalist economies elsewhere, such as profit orientation, private ownership, and omnipresence of markets. What makes it “Chinese,” however, remains an issue to be closely examined.

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Lin, Ym. (2010). Postrevolution Transformations and the Reemergence of Capitalism in China: Implications for the Internal Organization of Economic Activities. In: Chu, Yw. (eds) Chinese Capitalisms. International Political Economy Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230251359_4

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