Wen-jie Wu is an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University, UK.

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Foreword I by Professor Paul Cheshire

Foreword II by Professor Siqi Zheng

Acknowledgements

PART I Overview

1 Introduction

2 Fundamentals of China's planning policies

PART II Spatial evolution of planning policies in China

3 Planning for spatial development in the post-war era

4 Planning for transformation: spatial economic prosperity and disparity

5 Planning for urban and regional agglomeration

PART III Planning implications: infrastructure, location and cities

6 Dynamics of urban networks: evidence from airport infrastructure expansion

7 Geographical evolution of railway network development

8 Market reform, land development and urban vibrancy

PART IV Conclusions

9 Concluding remarks

Index

Economics of Planning Policies in China looks at the role that the institutional characteristics of the Chinese planning system and market mechanisms play in transforming and shaping the infrastructure, location, and cities with the potential for spatial disparity and inclusive growth. The planning and geographical perspective and evidence make this book a reference for international scholars, policymakers and graduates.