First published in China in 2010, where it became a bestselling academic title, The Logic of the Market is a collection of well-known economist Zhang Weiying s most influential essays on Chinese economic reforms. Considered China s leading market liberalist, the author offers a unique perspective on the market economy, implementation of free-market economic policies, and the potential for Chinese economic development. He describes the market economy as humanity s greatest creation. It provides the best rules of the game for human progress, and he believes it exemplifies the old Chinese proverb: benefit yourself by benefiting others. The author believes that only the institutional arrangements of private property, unhampered prices, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and profit guarantee that in a market economy, enriching oneself at the expense of others cannot be done. In fact, he argues, it is this logic of the market that has led to China s recent unprecedented economic progress and prosperity."