This case illustrates the evolution of the Chinese economy from 1949 to 2006, and the impact that economic development has had on its social structure.

Starting with its acceptance into the WTO in 2001, the Chinese government has faced the challenge of maintaining GDP growth at moderate levels to avoid economic overheating. It also analyzes what where the differences between the public discourse of the government about this goal and its fiscal and monetary policies. It finally sheds some light to aid the reflexion around the sustainability of the Chinese economic miracle.