The Rooted Strategist: Hometown Ties and Welfare-Oriented Governance

• In Event: Local Policy Making and Cadre Incentives in China

Brief Overview

Facing bleak career prospects common to all native officials, those without political connections uniquely pivot from GDP growth to public goods. This strategy reduces perceived inequality, fostering a welfare-oriented model of governance in China.

Authors

• Mao Shiying, Renmin University of China

• Xinhong Huang, Renmin University of China