scholarly journals The fluctuations of China’s economic growth since the reform and opening up and the rational countermeasures

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-237
Author(s):  
Xinhua Jian ◽  
Jiang Yu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Era ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Economic Upturn ◽  
Reform And Opening Up ◽  
Opening Up

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the four large and two small fluctuations in China’s economic growth since the reform and opening up, which can be further divided into five periods of economic upturn and six periods of economic downturn. Design/methodology/approach This paper also analyzes the performance, causes and practical countermeasures of these fluctuations and summarizes the experience and lessons from the eight aspects of dealing with economic downturn and stabilizing growth since the reform and opening up. Findings At last, the paper puts forward some measures to cope with economic downturn and stabilize growth under the new normal in the new era. Originality/value Any country’s economic growth is a tortuous process with many fluctuations. The rate of economic growth cannot rise or go down straight for a long time, and China’s economic growth is no exception. The drastic fluctuations of economic growth can lead to serious overproduction, waste of resources, increased unemployment, decreased income or supply shortages, rising prices and decline of living standards.

scholarly journals Structural changes and economic growth in China over the past 40 years of reform and opening-up

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-38
Author(s):  
Xiahui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Economic Structure ◽  
Structural Transformations ◽  
Chinese Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rural Industry ◽  
Main Engine ◽  
Reform And Opening Up ◽  
Opening Up

PurposeDuring the process of reform and opening-up, the structural transformations of the Chinese economy have two significant leaps forward and demonstrate a process of “rural area–industrialization (urban industry and rural industry)–urbanization” development powered by the main engine of economic growth.Design/methodology/approachThese two leaps forward resulted in transitions of economic structure in China. In the author’s view, structural transformations are closely related to China's economic reforms and can be divided into clear phases.FindingsThe structural transformations have two significant leaps forward and demonstrate a process of “rural area–industry (urban industry and rural industry)–urban area development” powered by the main engine of economic growth.Originality/valueThis paper reviews and summarizes the development and structural transformations in China’s economy over the last 40 years. The author believes that China’s economic miracle is accompanied by dramatic changes in its economic structure, which is particularly characterized by the ongoing process of transition from a traditional agricultural economy into a country with high industrial output, from industrialization into urbanization and from a planned economy into a market economy.

scholarly journals Impact of marketization process on China's forestry economic growth – based on the statistical yearbook data from 1978 to 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
Dan Qiao ◽  
Shuifa Ke ◽  
Xiaoxiao Zhang ◽  
Qiya Feng
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Market Mechanism ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Production Factor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Forestry Production ◽  
Reform And Opening Up ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Opening Up

PurposeThe paper aims to explore the impact of marketization on forestry economic growth. Firstly, the development process of forestry marketization was summarized. Secondly, from the three dimensions of forestry production factor marketization, production marketization and product marketization, the framework of marketization is constructed by the authors.Design/methodology/approachBased on the yearbook data from 1978 to 2016, the relationship between forestry marketization and forestry growth was demonstrated through multiple regression and Granger test in this paper.FindingsThe results showed that forestry marketization was one of the important driving factors that impacted on China's forestry economic growth. Since the reform and opening up, China's forestry marketization degree has been constantly strengthened, but there is still room for improvement. China has provided an important model as forestry marketization reform and development sample for the world.Social implicationsMany useful references and inspirations have been provided from China such as gradually promoting market-oriented reforms; paying attention to the important role of reform and opening up in the construction of market mechanism; dynamic coordination of market and government relations; developing and connecting the relationship between domestic and international market; and coordinating the development of forestry state-owned economy, private economy and mixed ownership economy.Originality/valueThis paper creates a measure index of forestry marketization from three dimensions of forestry production factor marketization, production marketization and product marketization.

scholarly journals China's poverty alleviation “miracle” from the perspective of the structural transformation of the urban–rural dual economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Gao
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Structural Transformation ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Dual Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
Reform And Opening Up ◽  
Opening Up

PurposePoverty alleviation has been a major theme of China's modernization process since the founding of New China. This paper points out that China's poverty alleviation process presents three stylized facts: “Miraculous” achievements of poverty alleviation have been made on a global scale; the poverty alleviation achievements mainly occurred in the high growth stage after reform and opening up; the poverty alleviation process is accompanied by the structural transformation of the urban–rural dual economy.Design/methodology/approachTherefore, a logically consistent analytical framework should form among the structural transformation of the dual economy, economic growth and the achievements in poverty alleviation. In logical deduction, the structural transformation of the dual economy affects rural poverty alleviation through the effects of labor reallocation, agricultural productivity improvement, demographic change and fiscal resource allocation.FindingsThe first two refer to economic growth, and the latter two are alleviation policies. The combination of economic growth and poverty alleviation policies is the main cause for poverty alleviation performance. China's empirical evidence can support the four effects by which the structural transformation of the dual economy affects poverty alleviation.Originality/valueChina's socialist system and its economic system transformation after reform and opening up provide an institutional basis for the effects to come into play. After 2020, China's poverty alleviation strategies will enter the “second-half” phase, namely, the phase of solving the problems of relative poverty in urban and rural areas by adopting conventional methods and establishing long-term mechanisms. This requires the facilitation of the reconnection between poverty alleviation strategies and the structural transformation of the dual economy in terms of development ideas and policy directions.

Design guidelines for female Muslim prayer facilities in public buildings

Facilities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 252-267
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hanafi Mokhtar
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Shopping Mall ◽  
Public Buildings ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Facilities Design ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Muslim Majority ◽  
Recommended Guidelines ◽  
Reception Area

Purpose Practicing Muslims pray five times a day during specified periods. Hence, public buildings in many Muslim-majority countries tend to have prayer facilities. These facilities are typically gender-segregated. Unfortunately, for a long time, the main focus for the design of these facilities has been on the male facilities. As a result, many female users suffer from using facilities that are not safe, hygienic or comfortable. Part of the reason is the lack of guidelines that help designers provide a facility that satisfies the needs of female users. This paper aims to address this problem with a focus on prayer facilities that are in public buildings and not in mosques. Design/methodology/approach The paper offers design guidelines that are based on interviews with female users, analysis of well-designed female prayer facilities, observations of users’ behavior, feedback from users on previously developed guidelines that are shared with male prayer facilities, and relevant religious rulings. Findings The guidelines address the location of the facility, the zoning and circulation and the design considerations for the prayer space, as well as the reception area and the ablution space. It also recommends a design for an ablution unit that better fits female users. Finally, the paper analyzes an existing design for a female prayer facility in a shopping mall and shows how a change in the design based on this paper’s recommended guidelines can achieve better safety, hygiene and comfort for female users. Originality/value The paper focus is new and should trigger the discussion on this aspect of facilities design where needed.

How to nurture a transformative digital culture in the workplace

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-9
Author(s):  
Mark Williams
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Revolution ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Candidate Selection ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Opening Up

Purpose HR is at the very heart of this cultural revolution, and everything from candidate selection and onboarding right through to training and development play a key role. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on Microsoft research highlighting productivity and digital transformation. Findings Organisations can future proof themselves by letting their employees become the driving force in the transition to digital. Originality/value This paper encourages readers to extend beyond simply using digital tools, opening up new channels of communication and inspiring new ways of thinking within an otherwise very traditional.

The effect of FDI on domestic investment and economic growth case of three Maghreb countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walid Ali ◽  
Ali Mna
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Domestic Investment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Endogenous Variables ◽  
The Interest Rate ◽  
Investment Growth

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to show how foreign direct investment (FDI) affects domestic investment and economic growth. This study empirically examines this question in the case of three developing countries (Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco).Design/methodology/approachUsing the GMM estimator technique, the authors constructed a system with simultaneous equations by three endogenous variables: economic growth (GDP), FDI and domestic investment (DI).FindingsThe study was a nuance, its results, at the role of investment–growth relationship, are of paramount importance though subtle and slightly different.Originality/valueThe authors used data from international institutions such as the IMF, UNCTAD, OECD and the World Bank for macroeconomic aggregates. However, the interest rate variables are derived from the central banks of the three countries in the sample. The analysis covers the period from 1980 to 2014.

Taking Cisco into a new era

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Business World ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Era ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – One of the most predictable things about today’s business world is its unpredictability. Hence, even the largest operators have to frequently evolve to retain their competitive edge. But that’s all in a day’s work for the folks at Cisco Systems. You don’t get to be world leader in any industry for nothing. So to achieve that position in such a competitive and rapidly changing sector as technology is perhaps even more remarkable. Since its inception in late 1984, the company has been driven by a desire to, in its own words, “connect the unconnected”. Few would argue that Cisco constantly achieves this objective. This innovative firm’s diverse range of customers have successfully navigated various shifts within communications and information technology thanks to its design, manufacture and supply of different groundbreaking solutions. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Paradigms and paradoxes: the futures of growth and degrowth

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 1133-1146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udo Pesch
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Degradation Products ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
General Outline ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rebound Effects ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
Future Orientations

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce three storylines that address the relation between economic growth, technical innovation and environmental impact. The paper assesses if and how these storylines as guiding visions increase our range of future orientations. Design/methodology/approach The paper first explains its general outline and then explores different strands of literature to arrive at its analytical conclusions. Findings Pursuing the three storylines in a paradigmatic articulation creates paradoxes. The growth paradigm focuses on economic growth as its main goal. To overcome environmental degradation, products have to be substituted by environmentally friendly alternatives, but the continuous substitution of finite resources seems unlikely possible. The storyline of innovation sees technological development as a driver of economic progress, and holds that innovations allow the decoupling of economic growth from environmental impact, a claim that is compromised by the occurrence of rebound effects. The degrowth storyline holds that economic growth has to be stopped altogether, but is unclear how this can be done. Originality/value By articulating paradigmatic perspectives as storylines, a new understanding on how these perspectives can be figured as a constructive repertoire of guiding visions and not as mere theory-based descriptions.

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