Culture, institution, and development in China : the economics of national character

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 national character of historical and contemporary China. It illustrates how national character evolves endogenously along with an institutional environment through the use of economic theories. Recognizing the unique role of personality in violence and social order – important variables that contribute to successful economies, the book provides a meaningful take on personality from the average personality of a country’s people. It analyses the relationship between culture, institution and national character , providing gainful, interesting insights into the monumental transformation of China