Unraveling the Institutional Logic in China: an Examination of the Institutional Logic Behind Separation of Ownership, Contract Rights, and Operational Rights

Yuanfeng Liu and Xinyuan He ()
Additional contact information
Yuanfeng Liu: Hunan Agricultural University
Xinyuan He: Hunan Agricultural University

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024, vol. 15, issue 3, No 127, 13509-13531

Abstract: Abstract The separation of ownership, contract rights, and operation rights within China’s land rights system marks a pivotal juncture in the nation’s agricultural and rural development. This research paper delves into the intricate dimensions of this transformation, emphasizing policy interpretations, legal aspects, and challenges in policy implementation. The study underscores the gap between policy intent and practical implementation, highlighting the complexities inherent in this separation of rights. Grounded in the principles of new institutional economics, the paper explores two central themes: the multifaceted nature of agricultural land, which serves both economic and social roles, and the historical evolution of the “disposition separately of three rights” concept aimed at optimizing land resource allocation. Normative standards rooted in new institutional economics provide a framework to evaluate the current land rights system, revealing issues in ownership, contract, and operation rights. The findings carry significant theoretical implications, shedding light on the complexities of land rights transformation and the growing importance of agricultural land's economic function. From a policy perspective, the research emphasizes the need for a balanced system that optimizes land use, supports collective and individual interests, and fosters economic growth in rural areas while protecting farmers’ rights. These insights provide valuable guidance for managers and policymakers involved in crafting and implementing land reform policies in China.

Keywords: Land management; Separation of ownership; Contract rights; And Operational rights; Agricultural advancement; New institutional economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
References: View references in EconPapers View complete reference list from CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s13132-023-01670-6 Abstract (text/html)
Access to the full text of the articles in this series is restricted.

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:15:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s13132-023-01670-6

Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from
http://www.springer.com/economics/journal/13132

DOI: 10.1007/s13132-023-01670-6

Access Statistics for this article

Journal of the Knowledge Economy is currently edited by Elias G. Carayannis

More articles in Journal of the Knowledge Economy from Springer, Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET)
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Sonal Shukla () and Springer Nature Abstracting and Indexing ().