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Article:
"New Boomtowns Change Path of China's Growth"
Questions:
- The City of Dongguan, China has exploded to a population of seven million in just over 20 years. List some of the social costs that might be associated with such growth.
- Given that China is still a socialist state, what role would you see private property rights playing in pollution abatement efforts?
- Contrast both the positive and negative externalities associated with such rapid urbanization now seen in China.
