Fair development in China

• Other Authors: Jiang, Qingyun (Editor), Qian, Lixian (Editor), Ding, Min (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer International Publishing, [2017]
• Series: Perspectives on sustainable growth.
• Subjects: Sustainable development > China.; China.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319436630; 9783319436616
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (viii, 283 pages)

The purpose of this volume is to explore sustainable innovation and "fair development" in China. It examines various existing problems currently faced in China, such as food safety, education, healthcare, employment, housing, the environment and censorship, among others, and provides diffe...

Table of Contents:

• Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Fair Development in China; References; Part I: Overview; Chapter 2: Fair Development: Theoretical Evolution and Practical Orientation in China; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Some Basic Concepts: Equality, Justice, and Fairness; 2.2.1 On "Equality"; 2.2.2 On "Justice"; 2.2.3 On "Fairness"; 2.3 Fairness in Chinese Culture: Origins and Evolution; 2.3.1 Origins; 2.3.1.1 Equality; 2.3.1.2 Justice; 2.3.2 Evolution; 2.3.2.1 Confucian Ideas About Fairness; 2.3.2.2 The Institutionalization of Confucian Ideas About Fairness.
• 2.4 Promoting Fair Development: Ideology, Systems, and Behaviors2.4.1 Philosophical and Institutional Weaknesses of Traditional Chinese Fairness Ideology; 2.4.1.1 A Focus on Equalization Rather than Equality; 2.4.1.2 A Focus on Personal Values and Morality Rather than Societal Norms; 2.4.2 Reconstructing Ideological and Institutional Norms; 2.4.2.1 Embed the Concept of Equality in the Ideology of Fair Development; 2.4.2.2 Enable the Development of Fairness with Institutional Construction; 2.4.2.3 Promote the Construction of Social Norms; References.
• Chapter 3: The Multidimensional Dynamic Balance of Current and Future Development3.1 Introduction; 3.2 A Multi-dimensional Description of Human Development; 3.2.1 The Subject and Object of Development; 3.2.2 Human Development vs. Individual Development; 3.3 The Human Development Environment; 3.3.1 The Multiple Dimensions of Environment; 3.3.2 Structural Characteristics of Environment; 3.4 Status Description of the Human Development System; 3.4.1 Status Description of Dimensions of Human Development; 3.4.1.1 Needs; 3.4.1.2 Quality; 3.4.1.3 Ability.
• 3.4.2 Dimensions of the Human Development Environment3.4.2.1 Economy; 3.4.2.2 Society; 3.4.2.3 Culture; 3.4.2.4 Ecology; 3.4.2.5 Technology; 3.4.2.6 Institutions; 3.4.3 Dimensional Interactions Within the Human Development System; 3.5 The Gap between the Target of Fair Development and Reality; 3.5.1 Fair Development; 3.5.2 Static Perspective of Fair Development; 3.5.2.1 Pareto Optimality; 3.5.2.2 Equity Maximization; 3.5.3 Dynamic Perspective of Fair Development; 3.5.3.1 Per Capita Measurement; 3.5.3.2 Absolute Improvement; 3.5.3.3 Incremental Compensation.
• 3.6 Policy Proposals for Dynamic Human Development3.6.1 Reform the Education System; 3.6.2 Implement a Waste Sorting Education Program; References; Chapter 4: Four-Wheel Drive: Collaborative Governance by Government, Enterprises, Social Organizations, and Individuals; 4.1 Responsibilities and Functions of Four Stakeholder Groups in China's Fair Development ; 4.1.1 Government; 4.1.2 Enterprises; 4.1.3 Social Organizations; 4.1.4 Individuals; 4.2 Problems and Bottlenecks in China's Fair Development; 4.2.1 Government: Suboptimal Market Resource Allocation; 4.2.1.1 Administrative Intervention.