In Illiberal Law and Development, Susan H. Whiting addresses two topics in Chinese political economy: how economic development has occurred despite insecure property rights, and how the Chinese state has maintained political control as land transfers stoke unrest. Dr. Whiting focuses on the role of illiberal law in reassigning property rights and redirecting grievances.
In an interview conducted on September 28, 2026, Susan Whiting joins Arunabh Ghosh to discuss the role of the state in specifying property rights and maintaining authoritarian rule.
