par Qian, Yingyi;Roland, Gérard ;Xu, Chenggang
Référence European economic review, 43, 4-6, page (1085-1094)
Publication Publié, 1999-04
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : We draw from recent work in organization theory to explain the differences in reform strategies between China and Eastern Europe. An experimentation approach was adopted in China whereas a big bang approach was more favored in Eastern Europe. The explanation is based on differences in the organizational structure of central planning: U-form in Eastern Europe and M-form in China. The M-form is more flexible because it makes local experiments possible, contrary to the U-form where this would give rise to major complications in coordination.