State-owned enterprises in China

Authors

  • Jorge Molinero Economía Política para la Argentina (EPPA)

Keywords:

China, State-owned enterprises, Economic development, Means of production, SOEs

Abstract

This paper focuses on understanding the role of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in China since the changes initiated by Deng Tsiao-Ping at the end of 1978. To do so, we will look at their characteristics, evolution, internationalisation, innovation and their current situation. We will also break down the criticisms made from an orthodox economic point of view -mainly the attribution of being inefficient and fostering corruption
in their structure and dynamics-, to then assess how they correlate with reality. Finally, we will offer some final reflections..

Author Biography

Jorge Molinero, Economía Política para la Argentina (EPPA)

Sociólogo y licenciado en Economía Política de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). Exprofesor de Historia Económica en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la UBA. Integrante de Economía Política para la Argentina (EPPA).

Published

2021-11-18