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
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1完成時間為 2 小時
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.
8 個視頻 （總計 63 分鐘）, 3 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
8 個視頻
1.1 China’s Gradualist Reforms – An Introduction4分鐘
1.2 Institutional Change – A Framework8分鐘
1.3 Reform Overview9分鐘
1.4 Decollectivization of Agriculture9分鐘
1.5 The Rise and Fall of Township and Village Enterprises (TVEs)9分鐘
1.6 The Problem of State-owned Enterprises13分鐘
1.7 China’s Gradualist Reforms – Module Summary4分鐘
3 個閱讀材料
Assignments and Grading10分鐘
Module 1 Course Reading10分鐘
Module 1 Lecture References10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 116分鐘
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2完成時間為 2 小時
Module 2: Fiscal and Financial System Reform
In this module, we will focus on China's fiscal and financial system reform.
7 個視頻 （總計 59 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
2.2 Fiscal Decentralization: Pros and Cons9分鐘
2.3 Reforming the Fiscal System8分鐘
2.4 The Soft Budget Constraint11分鐘
2.5 Reforming the Financial System13分鐘
2.6 Shadow Banking: Threat or Opportunity?9分鐘
2.7 Fiscal and Financial System Reform – Module Summary2分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Module 2 Course Reading10分鐘
Module 2 Lecture References10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 216分鐘
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3完成時間為 2 小時
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.
10 個視頻 （總計 109 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
10 個視頻
3.2 International Trade: Performance and Policies14分鐘
3.3 Trade and Development16分鐘
3.4 Foreign Direct Investment15分鐘
3.5 Foreign Direct Investment – Firm Visits in China17分鐘
3.6 China’s Outbound Foreign Direct Investment6分鐘
3.7 China’s Outbound FDI – An Expert Discussion12分鐘
3.8 Internationalization of the Renminbi7分鐘
3.9 Internationalization of the Renminbi – An Expert Discussion9分鐘
3.10 Globalization: Trade and FDI – Module Summary4分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Module 3 Course Reading10分鐘
Module 3 Lecture References10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 316分鐘
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4完成時間為 2 小時
Module 4: Economic Growth and Structural Change
In this module, we will focus on China's economic growth and structural change.
6 個視頻 （總計 49 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
6 個視頻
4.2 Sources of Growth10分鐘
4.3 Structural Change8分鐘
4.4 Resource Misallocation13分鐘
4.5 Productivity Growth10分鐘
4.6 Economic Growth and Structural Change – Module Summary2分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Module 4 Course Reading10分鐘
Module 4 Lecture References10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 416分鐘
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5完成時間為 2 小時
Module 5: Governance and Current Challenges
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.
9 個視頻 （總計 83 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
9 個視頻
5.2 China’s Governance Puzzle10分鐘
5.3 Incentivizing Local Leaders13分鐘
5.4 Economic Challenges11分鐘
5.5 Rebalancing Growth11分鐘
5.6 Challenge of Rising Wages9分鐘
5.7 Challenge of Rising Wages – Firm Visits in China12分鐘
5.8 Governance and Current Challenges – Module Summary3分鐘
5.9 Economic Reform and Growth in China – Conclusion6分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
Module 5 Course Reading10分鐘
Module 5 Lecture References10分鐘
1 個練習
Quiz 516分鐘
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6完成時間為 1 小時
Final Exam and Course Evaluation
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.
1 個閱讀材料, 2 個測驗
1 個閱讀材料
Rate this course10分鐘
2 個練習
Final exam30分鐘
Post-course Survey42分鐘
4.9
14 個審閱熱門審閱
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.
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.
講師
Albert Park
Director of the Institute for Emerging Market Studies, Chair Professor of Social Science and Professor of Economics關於 香港科技大学
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.
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