Rural Tax Reform in China - 9781138937406

Name: Rural Tax Reform in China - 9781138937406
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Rural Tax Reform in ChinaPolicy Processes and Institutional Change\nAuthor(s): Linda Chelan Li\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138937406, 978-1138937406\nSynopsis\nThis book examines questions of change and inertia in the context of the longstanding grievances over excessive taxation in rural China. How can some changes be sustained, whilst others cannot? How can a longstanding administrative practice be changed or even terminated, especially when previous attempts at change have failed?\n\nUsing extensive interview data with local and central bureaucrats, Li's findings highlight the role of parallel developments and agency in the change process, as well as the prevalence of contingency and uncertainty. It also elegantly blends the narrative of the rural tax and administrative reforms with theoretical discussions to deepen our understanding of policy process and institutional change in 21st century China. Despi.