Summer School 6: China, Taiwan and how nations grow rich
Planet Money
Seeds of Change in Xiaogang
This chapter delves into the agricultural history of Xiaogang, China, highlighting the struggles and resilience of farmers under a collectivized regime. A pivotal secret meeting leads to a revolutionary decision to reclaim personal farming, significantly changing their productivity and hinting at broader economic reforms in the country. By juxtaposing individual entrepreneurship against state control, the narrative illustrates the transformative impact of Deng Xiaoping's policies on millions of lives.
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