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
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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
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TOP REVIEWS FROM CHINA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PART 1: ECONOMIC REFORM AND GROWTH IN CHINA
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 CCJul 14, 2020
This experience was just excellent. I learnt a lot.
by SJSep 15, 2018
Very Good course Gives a broader idea about the Chiese economy and some of the most important reforms and policies during the transformation period.
by MTJul 9, 2020
An excellent course thoroughly recommended. Very interesting course materials
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