Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2: Problematizing Urban Housing in China
1.3: Research Questions and Objectives
1.4: Key Concepts
1.5: Outline of Book
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Theory and Evidence
2.2.1: State
2.2.2: Institutions
2.2.3: A State in Transition
2.3: Chapter Summary
Chapter 3: Methodology and Data
3.1: Introduction.-3.2: Institutional Methodology
3.3: Analytic Framework
3.4: Research Mode and Data
3.4.1: Qualitative Data
3.4.2: Quantitative Data
3.5: Chapter Summary
Chapter 4: The Transformation of State-Owned Enterprises
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Theoretical Consideration
4.3: Market Reforms
4.3.1: Land Reforms
4.3.2: SOE Reforms
4.4: The Evolving Role of SOEs in Urban Housing Sector
4.4.1: Phase 1: Constructor, Distributor and Property Manager (1978
1988)
4.4.2: Phase 2: Transformation Role (1988
1998)
4.4.3: Phase 3: Developer, Investor and Speculator (1998
2013)
4.5: Chapter Summary
Chapter 5: Intermediary Role of Provincial Governments
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations
5.3: Uneven Development
5.4: Contrasting Institutional Experiences
5.4.1: Leadership
5.4.2: Legislative
5.4.3: Land Use
5.4.4: Living Culture
5.5: Chapter Summary.