Culture, Institution, and Development in China

How does culture shape history, and history shape culture? This book answers this question by bringing readers on a fascinating journey through the evolution of Chinese culture, political and legal institutions, and "e;national character"e; of historical and contemporary China. It illustrates how "e;national character"e; evolves endogenously along with an institutional environment through the use of economic theories. Recognizing the unique role of "e;personality"e; in violence and social order - important variables that contribute to successful economies, the book provides a meaningful take on "e;personality"e; from the "e;average personality"e; of a country's people. It analyses the relationship between culture, institution and "e;national character"e;, providing gainful, interesting insights into the monumental transformation of China.