The quality of growth and poverty reduction in China

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The rapid growth in China over the past three decades has lifted over 600 million people out of poverty, prompting interest in the reasons behind this transformation. However, international evidence suggests that the current global economy, characterized by unsustainable consumption and production patterns, poses significant challenges. Policymakers have been urged to integrate economic growth, poverty reduction, equity, and environmental sustainability into national development strategies. Existing studies on China often overlook critical aspects, such as structural transformation, social disparities, and the role of science and technology in growth and productivity. This book addresses the environmental consequences of China's growth within a quality growth framework, expanding the discourse on economic development and policy. It analyzes macroeconomic factors driving the need for economic transformation, explores the evolution of social inequalities in health, education, and gender, and presents the environmental issues linked to China's growth. This work is a pioneering effort to integrate environmental sustainability and climate change into the quality growth narrative, offering a comprehensive overview of China's achievements and challenges during its rapid economic ascent.