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China

Area of Science:

  • Socioeconomics
  • Political Science

Background:

  • China's rapid economic development presents a paradox, occurring alongside widespread corruption.
  • Corruption has evolved from petty theft to grand corruption, involving access to state assets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the transformation of corruption in China.
  • To investigate the link between reforms and the rise of grand corruption.
  • To assess the risks associated with China's high growth/high corruption model.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of corruption trends.
  • Examination of the impact of 1990s reforms (land, property, State-Owned Enterprises).
  • Review of official anti-corruption campaigns and their effectiveness.

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  • Corruption shifted from "petty theft" to "grand theft" and "access money" post-1990s reforms.
  • Reforms facilitated collusion, enabling officials to acquire state assets.
  • Despite anti-corruption efforts, corruption persists, fueling inequality.

Conclusions:

  • China's growth model is characterized by high growth and high corruption, posing significant risks.
  • The historical pattern of growth, decay, and fall may be relevant to contemporary China.
  • Addressing grand corruption is crucial for sustainable development and mitigating inequality.