Lu Ming proves that restricting city growth makes inequality worse instead of fixing it.
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The argument about the hukou system really changed how I see urban inequality.
Lu Ming's argument that urban problems stem from policy flaws rather than city size is a refreshing and necessary perspective.
Lu Ming proves that China's urban pain stems from policy blocks, not city size, a vital insight.
Lu Ming explains how the hukou system traps workers in low-paying rural jobs instead of letting them move to cities where they could earn more money and help the whole economy grow faster.
The book challenges the idea that big cities cause problems by showing it's actually poor governance, like the hukou system, that blocks people from moving freely.
Lu Ming makes a strong case that urban problems stem from policy flaws, not city size, which feels very convincing.
Dense but rewarding—note-taking helped.
Lu Ming challenges the idea that big cities cause problems. He argues real issues come from bad policies like hukou limits and land rules. This book shows why letting people move freely is key for a fair and strong nation.
Lu Ming's argument about hukou and land misallocation really changed how I see China's urban problems, making me realize the real issue isn't city size but broken policies.
Lu Ming argues that urban problems stem from policy barriers like hukou, not city size, which is a refreshing perspective.
This book changed how I see city growth, showing that policy flaws cause problems not size.
The book challenges the idea that big cities cause problems. Lu Ming shows real data proving that restricting growth actually hurts everyone. It changes how I see urban planning completely.