[BEST OF] The History of Modern China
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Economic Reforms in 1980s China
This chapter examines the significant economic reforms implemented in China during the 1980s, highlighting the successes in healthcare, education, and living standards. It addresses the dual-track approach to reform that balanced population growth with economic development, along with the controversial one-child policy aimed at managing the populace. The chapter also emphasizes the role of market mechanisms in stimulating agricultural and industrial productivity while maintaining state oversight.
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