Barry Bosworth|Susan M. Collins
Accounting for Growth: Comparing China and India
Brookings Institution|Brookings Institution|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Georgetown University
since 1980 china india achieved remarkable rates economic growth poverty reduction emergence china india major forces global economy one significant economic developments past quarter century paper examines sources economic growth two countries comparing contrasting experiences past 25 years paper investigate patterns economic growth china india constructing growth accounts uncover supplyside sources output change economy results confirm themes emerged prior literature economic development two countries however new findings emerge well addition decompositions aggregate growth construct separate accounts three major economic sectors agriculture industry services level detail enables us highlight key differences development paths taken china india conclusion assess prospects future growth country