In 1978, after nearly 30 years of socialist planning under Mao Zedong, China was one of the world’s poorest countries, saddled with an inefficient, inward-looking economy. Today, China is an upper-middle income country and the world’s largest trading nation, contributing more to global economic growth than any other nation. How could such a remarkable transformation take place?
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China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China
The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyAbout this Course
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English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
HKUST - A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science and technology, and educating the new generation of front-runners for Asia and the world.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Orientation and Module 1: China’s Gradualist Reforms
In this module, we will introduce you to China's gradualist reforms. But before you start with the lectures, please watch the Course Overview, review the Assignment and Grading page, and introduce yourself to other learners who will be studying this course with you.
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 63 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 2: Fiscal and Financial System Reform
In this module, we will focus on China's fiscal and financial system reform.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 59 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Module 3: Globalization: Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
In this module, we will focus on China's trade and foreign direct investment. Apart from regular lectures, we will visit firms in China to understand the impact of foreign direct investment on them. We will also have interviews and discussions with leading scholars to provide greater insight into what is happening in the areas of China's outbound foreign direct investment and the internationalization of the Renminbi.
3 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 109 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 4: Economic Growth and Structural Change
In this module, we will focus on China's economic growth and structural change.
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 49 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM CHINA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PART 1: ECONOMIC REFORM AND GROWTH IN CHINA
by AAug 19, 2018
A great course for anyone interested in learning about China. You can expect your perceptions of China, along with the driving forces behind China's rapid transformation, to be challenged.
by YTMay 11, 2019
An very informative and well-structured course. Excellent choice for those who want to understand more about the path of China's economic reform and development.
by FVJun 17, 2020
It helped me learn about Chinese Economy and its transformation and Growth in China. Thanks a lot to the Instructor , The Hong Kong University and Coursera.
by SBApr 29, 2021
An accessible, comprehensive and nonpartisan introduction to China's economic transformation, covering history and contemporary challenges and debates.
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