Culture, institution, and development in China : the economics of national character

C. Simon FAN

doi:10.4324/9781315628707

Culture, institution, and development in China : the economics of national character

C. Simon FAN

Department of Economics

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Abstract

How does culture shape history, and history shape culture? This book answers this question by bringing readers on a fascinating journey through the evolution of Chinese culture, political and legal institutions, and "national character" of historical and contemporary China. It illustrates how "national character" evolves endogenously along with an institutional environment through the use of economic theories.

Recognizing the unique role of "personality" in violence and social order – important variables that contribute to successful economies, the book provides a meaningful take on "personality" from the "average personality" of a country’s people. It analyses the relationship between culture, institution and "national character", providing gainful, interesting insights into the monumental transformation of China.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Oxon
Publisher	Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Number of pages	272
ISBN (Electronic)	9781315628707
ISBN (Print)	9781138185715, 9780367374648
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315628707
Publication status	Published - 24 Mar 2016

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Name	Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy
Publisher	Routledge

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