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1. Environmental implications of urbanization and lifestyle change in China: Ecological and Water Footprints

Author

Hubacek, Klaus, Guan, Dabo, Barrett, John, and Wiedmann, Thomas

Subjects
*URBANIZATION & the environment, *ECOLOGICAL impact, *LIFESTYLES, *EASTERN question (Far East), *CONSUMPTION (Economics), *SOCIOECONOMIC factors, *SUSTAINABLE development
Abstract

Abstract: Since the open door policy in 1978 China has undergone enormous economic and social changes making China to be one of the largest economies and consumers of resources in the world. The pronounced differences in income and lifestyles especially between urban and rural China were also part of China''s economic rebirth. This paper explores current trajectories and scenarios for urbanization and lifestyle changes and other important socio-economic trends in China. The implications of these changes are analysed for Beijing in particular and then compared to China for the year 2020. These changes by 2020 are modelled using input–output analysis in combination with the Ecological Footprint and Water Footprint. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Published
2009
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2. Triangular Peace among Beijing, Taipei, and Washington: An Analysis of the Impact of Economic Independence and Institutions on Cross-Strait Relations.

Author

Wei, Jun

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL economic relations, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation
Abstract

In recent year, there have been significant developments in the peace and stability in cross-Strait relations, which is critical to the international relations in East Asia. In addition, the interaction among mainland China, US, and Taiwan is increasing as they are becoming more active in regional multilateral institutions. This situation raises the puzzle that whether institutions, economic interdependence can facilitate peace and stability among China, Taiwan and the United States. If the answer is yes, what are these causal mechanisms? Liberal theories of international relations emphasize the role of international institutions on fostering cooperation by reducing obstacles. such as uncertainty and transaction costs.. that stand in the way of mutually beneficial agreements between states. In addition, they also hold that interdependence decreases the incentives for conflict and war because states become reluctant to disrupt or jeopardize the welfare benefits of open economic exchange. This paper unifies these theoretical insights to explore the role of economic interdependence, institutions on the stability and cooperation between mainland China, Taiwan, and the U.S. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2009