Group 1 - The core argument emphasizes that achieving national wealth is challenging and should not be defined by distant ideals or slogans, as this leads to unrealistic expectations and potential failures in policy implementation [2] - Lin Yifu predicts that by 2050, China's per capita GDP will reach 50% of the current level of the United States, indicating a need for China to focus on improving its economic conditions rather than immediately pursuing common prosperity [2][4] - The article highlights that even if Lin's goal is achieved, the concept of wealth remains distant, as per capita GDP does not reflect actual income levels for residents, with China's social security spending significantly lower than that of Nordic countries [4] Group 2 - Wang Xiaolu, deputy director of the National Economic Research Institute, argues that the focus should be on expanding the economic "cake" before addressing income distribution and public service improvements for low-income and vulnerable groups [6] - The article questions the notion that income disparity is solely a result of market economy dynamics, suggesting that all economic systems can experience polarization, and that competition is essential for efficiency [7] - The discussion includes the idea that progressive taxation could balance income distribution without undermining market principles, emphasizing the importance of effective governance in utilizing tax revenues for public welfare [8]

Group 1 - The core debate in China's economy revolves around the effectiveness of planned versus market economies, with historical perspectives suggesting a return to planned economy models, which is deemed impractical [2][4] - The non-public economy in China, comprising 170 million entities, plays a crucial role, accounting for over 95% of market entities, more than 50% of tax revenue, over 60% of GDP, and 85% of urban employment [4] - A hybrid model combining elements of both planned and market economies is proposed, but it is argued that such a model is fundamentally flawed and could lead to governance issues [4][5] Group 2 - The future of China's economy is framed around the necessity of competition, emphasizing the importance of establishing a fully competitive market environment [5] - To excel in the global market, it is essential to cease interventions that hinder urbanization and to uphold the principles established in the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee, which advocates for market-led resource allocation [5]

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