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Learner Reviews & Feedback for China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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About the Course

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? This course will examine in detail the reforms that have contributed to China’s economic development and the current challenges facing the Chinese economy. After completing this course, you will be able to: - describe the origin and consequences of China’s key economic reforms since 1978; - explain how features of China’s fiscal and financial systems have impacted development outcomes; - assess the extent to which China has integrated itself into the global economy and the consequences of such integration for China and other countries; - explain the importance of different sources of economic growth during different periods since 1978; and - critically assess the economic and policy challenges facing China going forward. This course does not offer certificate at the moment. Course Overview video: https://youtu.be/YBkhpvWUoIw...

Top reviews

CK

May 5, 2020

Full of information and different angles, theories, and explanation to understand the success of China's reforms. The professor interviewed experts and factory managers to understand the issues better

A

Aug 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.

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By David O C

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May 16, 2020

Lots of information on China's Economics culture. So much information it's hard to fathom and retain it all.

By Abhinav L

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Sep 7, 2025

The history of the transition from a socialist economy to a more market economy was fascinating.

By Munshain C

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Aug 6, 2020

great course to have a brief understanding of China's economic reform :)