Regional capital inputs in Chinese industry and manufacturing, 1978-2003

L. Wang, A. Szirmai

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Abstract

This paper provides new estimates of capital inputs in the Chinese economy. Estimates are made for the total economy (1953-2003), for the industrial sector (1978-2003) and for the manufacturing sector (1985-2003). The estimates for industry and manufacturing are broken down by thirty regions. The main contribution of this paperlies in constructing hitherto unvailable estimates of capital inputs at the level of Chinese regions. The paper makes a systematic attempt to apply SNA concepts to the estimation of Chinese capital inputs, according to the Perpetual Inventory Method. It makes a clear distinction between capital services and wealth capital stocks. After a general discussion of theoretical issues in capital measurement, the paper provides a detailed analysis of the relevant Chinese statistical concepts and data. It goes on to discuss previous capital estimates in the light of the modern conceptual and theoretical discussions. It ends with an explanation of the procedures followed in constructing the national and regional capital input series.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMaastricht
PublisherUNU-MERIT, Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre on Innovation and Technology
Number of pages44
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008

Publication series

SeriesUNU-MERIT Working Papers
Number028

JEL classifications

  • o47 - "Measurement of Economic Growth; Aggregate Productivity; Cross-Country Output Convergence"
  • r11 - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

Keywords

  • capital inputs
  • capital services
  • regions
  • China
  • industry
  • manufacturing

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