From the perspective of development economics, the two-volume set studies the economic history and development of China since 1912, with a focus on the quantitative analysis of economic activities.
Guan Quan, Professor at the School of Economics of Renmin University of China. His research interests include development economics, international economics, Chinese economy, and Japanese economy. His recent publication with Routledge includes the two-volume Industrial Development in Modern China: Comparisons with Japan.