Total Factor Productivity Change in China's Farming Sector: 1952-1989

作者: Guanzhong James Wen

DOI: 10.1086/452063

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摘要: A crucial problem in economic development is choosing institutions that are relatively efficient resource allocation and conducive to growth. However, institutional innovations usually take time, it often difficult isolate these effects from the of noninstitutional factors. Modern China one few exceptions. It offers a rich experience dramatic changes. After 1949 smallholder system was experimented with immediately after land reform. This quickly followed by various forms collectivization. Since 1979 Household Responsibility System (HRS) has gradually replaced commune system. Thus, provides unique opportunity for comparative study different rural terms total factor productivity index (TFPI). measures change output relative inputs. The examination TFPI also policy implications. apparent plateau grain production slow growth other crop 1985 1989 constitute sharp contrast period 1979-84, which witnessed rapid both production.' In China, public ownership favored orthodox ideology, noneconomic factors play an important role life.2 facing slower production, whether HRS should or not be long-term institution become sensitive question again kindled heated debate within China. this study, I will examine performance successive changes over 1952-89, using as final year my study. most finding showed clear advan-

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