Thirsty Cities Social Contracts and Public Goods in China and India Selina Ho 2019 Hardcover -image
Thirsty Cities Social Contracts and Public Goods in China and India Selina Ho 2019 Hardcover -image

Thirsty Cities Social Contracts and Public Goods in China and India Selina Ho 2019 Hardcover

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Table Of Content: 1. Public goods provision in China and India; Part I. Social Contracts: 2. Social contracts, institutional design, and public goods provision; 3. The Chinese social contract; 4. The Indian social contract; Part II. Comparing Urban Water Management in China and India: 5. Comparing China's and India's water institutional frameworks; 6. Quenching thirst in China's first-tier cities: Shenzhen and Beijing; 7. Water constraints in India's megacities: New Delhi and Hyderabad; 8. Conclusion: types of social contracts and can social contracts change? Format: Hardcover Synopsis: Why does authoritarian China provide a higher level of public goods than democratic India? Studies based on regime type have shown that the level of public goods provision is higher in democratic systems than in authoritarian forms of government. However, public goods provision in China and India contradicts these findings. Whether in terms of access to education, healthcare, public transportation, and basic necessities, such as drinking water and electricity, China does consistently better than India. This book argues that regime type does not determine public goods outcomes. Using empirical evidence from the Chinese and Indian municipal water sectors, the study explains and demonstrates how a social contract, an informal institution, influences formal institutional design, which in turn accounts for the variations in public goods provision., The experiences of the two rising powers of Asia, China and India, in providing drinking water highlight an important puzzle - why do some countries provide more public goods than others? The book argues that public goods vary according to the social contract between a government and its people. Reviews: An excellent study on the differential performances of China and India in distributing public goods provisions. With the aid of case studies of water supply in four Chinese and Indian cities, Selina Ho captures an enduring puzzle as to why India lags behind China in offering collective goods to its population, despite its democratic credentials. A must read for all interested in development as well as all politicians and bureaucrats in India! T.V. Paul, James McGill Professor of International Relations, McGill University, Canada ISBN-13: 9781108427821 Subject Area: Political Science, Business & Economics Language: English LC Classification Number: HJ1405 Illustrated: Yes Item Weight: 20.2 Oz Dewey Decimal: 336.51 ISBN-10: 1108427820 LCCN: 2018-030826 Author: Selina Ho Item Width: 6.2 in brand: Cambridge University Press Publication Name: Thirsty Cities : Social Contracts and Public Goods Provision in China and India Publication Year: 2019 Type: Textbook Item Length: 9.3 in Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Subject: Public Finance, History & Theory, General, Public Policy / Economic Policy Item Height: 0.8 in Number of Pages: 306 Pages Publisher: Cambridge University Press gtin13: 9781108427821 Dewey Edition: 23

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  1. This fascinating book dives deep into how China and India tackle urban water challenges, offering brilliant insights into governance and public goods. Selina Ho’s research is thorough yet accessible, making complex political dynamics easy to grasp. A must-read for anyone interested in development, policy, or sustainability! The hardcover edition arrived in perfect condition, and shipping was quick. Absolutely worth the investment.

    Saeed Ghaidy

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