Explore the intricate economic history of modern China through this seminal analysis of wage patterns and policy from 1919 to 1972. Delve into the complex mechanisms of wage determination, examining policy shifts and the practical limits of income regulation within a planned economy. Christopher Howe’s rigorous research offers vital insights into how wages evolved, providing essential context for understanding China’s development. A crucial resource for Indian scholars, economists, and students of comparative economic policy and Asian studies seeking to grasp historical economic management.