Book recommendation wanted: Economic history of China in the reform era (roughly 1976-2005)

by yehoshuf

I'm interested in a book explaining the reasons for the "socialist market reforms" and how they took place. Thanks in advance!

DeSoulis

Barry Naughton's book is really good for this:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Economy-Transitions-Growth/dp/0262640643

If you want a more pessimistic take, go with Minxin Pei:

http://www.amazon.ca/Chinas-Trapped-Transition-Developmental-Autocracy/dp/067402754X