Author Sebastian Heilmann reiterates that traditional development models cannot accommodate China’s path to relative prosperity in Red Swan: How Unorthodox Policy-Making Facilitated China’s Rise. Photo: AFP
Author Sebastian Heilmann reiterates that traditional development models cannot accommodate China’s path to relative prosperity in Red Swan: How Unorthodox Policy-Making Facilitated China’s Rise. Photo: AFP

review | The Maoist roots of China’s economic rise explored in Red Swan – book review

Author Sebastian Heilmann credits ‘guerilla-style policymaking’ for China’s rapid economic development, but its successes may not be as unique as he makes out

Author Sebastian Heilmann reiterates that traditional development models cannot accommodate China’s path to relative prosperity in Red Swan: How Unorthodox Policy-Making Facilitated China’s Rise. Photo: AFP
Author Sebastian Heilmann reiterates that traditional development models cannot accommodate China’s path to relative prosperity in Red Swan: How Unorthodox Policy-Making Facilitated China’s Rise. Photo: AFP
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