Rural industrialization in China's lower Yangzi delta: Institutionalizing transactional networks

摘要: Understanding the nature of spatial economic change in China's most rapidly developing regions requires a conceptual and methodological shift away from conventional macro-perspectives. An analysis processes mechanisms which underlie unique patterns transformation lower Yangzi delta is undertaken. The paper focuses on emergence small scale institutional transactional activities as they relate to location nonagricultural enterprises countryside. way networks interactions interrelationships are embedded within specific local exigencies opportunities for development reveals much about wider regional trends. historical, administrative, territorial contexts some detailed examples resulting frameworks also highlighted. proposes framework whereby China reconceptualized relation intensely localized place-based structures.