China's Political Economy: The Quest for Development Since 1949

This is an all time great book -- very comprehensive on facts/figures of China's economic development, debunks myths , great analysis based on facts and nor simply perceptions or biased views. Very fascinating details on /analysis of the first 30 years of China's economic growth--- it debunks the myth that economic growth took place under Deng Xiaoping's period only. The foundations were set over the three decades. This book among others helped me get a Distinction in my Masters exams on China's economy. Thank you Carl Riskin. I too wish I had taken classes under your guidance.

Very detailed economic history of the complex reforms of the post Mao-period. Helped me on get an A on a term paper. Thank you Carl Riskin. I would have loved to have taken one of your classes.