By Ren Xingzhou and Qi Yunlan, the Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC)

Research Report No 244,2011

Summary:

During the financial crisis and thanks to the low efficiency of the Cuban economy, heavy financial burdens and the US government's long-term sanctions, Cuba passed economic and social policies to promote Cuba's economic models. Based on a field trip conducted by the DRC, the report gives analysis on the background, major content and implementation of Cuba's economic models.