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?
China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China
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China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China
Instructor: Albert Park
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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.
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8 videos3 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, we will focus on China's fiscal and financial system reform.
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7 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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.
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10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will focus on China's economic growth and structural change.
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In this module, we will focus on China's governance and current challenges. Apart from regular lectures, we will visit firms in China to understand the impact of rising wages on them.
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9 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Now is time to test your understanding on the entire course. Take the final exam and complete the post-course survey. Your valuable feedback will certainly help us improve future iterations of the course.
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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.
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Very good and useful course especially as it gives solution to the problems it raises. Would be happy to see part 2 of it.
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Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
Very good course that helped me to deepen my understanding of the economic development of China. I'm looking forward for the second part.
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