Book review: The political economy of making and implementing social policy in China by Jiwei Qian

In The Political Economy of Making and Implementing Social Policy in China, Jiwei Qian explores how China’s bureaucratic incentive structure has led to a fragmented and stratified welfare system. This interesting book is a valuable addition to the literature of the Chinese social protection system, writes Mel Cousins. The Political Economy of Making and Implementing Social Policy in China. Jiwei Qian. Palgrave Macmillan. 2021.