How did China's GDP per capita growth rate from 1990 to 2009 compare to that of the U.S.?

During the period from 1990 to 2009, China's GDP per capita growth rate outpaced that of the United States significantly. This growth can be attributed to China's rapid economic reforms initiated in the late 1970s, which led to increased industrialization, urbanization, and a strong shift towards market-oriented policies.

As China opened its economy to foreign investment and trade, it experienced tremendous growth in productivity and income levels. In contrast, while the U.S. economy also grew during this time, its growth rate was more modest. Factors such as maturity in economic development and issues like the dot-com bubble burst and the 2008 financial crisis affected U.S. growth rates.

The combination of these factors clearly illustrates why China's GDP per capita growth was significantly higher, marking a transformative period for its economy compared to the growth experienced in the U.S. during the same timeframe.