À propos de ce cours : 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

Les destinataires de ce cours : This course is for anyone who is interested in deepening his/her understanding of the Chinese economy. There is no prerequisites. However some familiarity with basic economic principles is recommended, for example having taken an introductory economics course (microeconomics or macroeconomics).

Créé par : The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Enseigné par : Albert Park, Director of the Institute for Emerging Market Studies, Chair Professor of Social Science and Professor of Economics

Engagement	6 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Langue	English
Comment réussir	Réussissez tous les devoirs notés pour terminer le cours.
Notes des utilisateurs	4.8 étoiles Note moyenne des utilisateurs 4.8Voir ce que disent les étudiants

Programme de cours

SEMAINE 1

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 vidéos, 3 lectures

Reading: Assignments and Grading
Discussion Prompt: Discussion: Meet and Greet
Vidéo: 1.1 China’s Gradualist Reforms – An Introduction
Vidéo: 1.2 Institutional Change – A Framework
Vidéo: 1.3 Reform Overview
Vidéo: 1.4 Decollectivization of Agriculture
Vidéo: 1.5 The Rise and Fall of Township and Village Enterprises (TVEs)
Vidéo: 1.6 The Problem of State-owned Enterprises
Vidéo: 1.7 China’s Gradualist Reforms – Module Summary
Discussion Prompt: Module 1 Discussion
Reading: Module 1 Course Reading
Reading: Module 1 Lecture References

Noté: Quiz 1

SEMAINE 2

Module 2: Fiscal and Financial System Reform

In this module, we will focus on China's fiscal and financial system reform.

7 vidéos, 2 lectures

Vidéo: 2.2 Fiscal Decentralization: Pros and Cons
Vidéo: 2.3 Reforming the Fiscal System
Vidéo: 2.4 The Soft Budget Constraint
Vidéo: 2.5 Reforming the Financial System
Vidéo: 2.6 Shadow Banking: Threat or Opportunity?
Vidéo: 2.7 Fiscal and Financial System Reform – Module Summary
Discussion Prompt: Module 2 Discussion
Reading: Module 2 Course Reading
Reading: Module 2 Lecture References

Noté: Quiz 2

SEMAINE 3

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 vidéos, 2 lectures

Vidéo: 3.2 International Trade: Performance and Policies
Vidéo: 3.3 Trade and Development
Vidéo: 3.4 Foreign Direct Investment
Vidéo: 3.5 Foreign Direct Investment – Firm Visits in China
Vidéo: 3.6 China’s Outbound Foreign Direct Investment
Vidéo: 3.7 China’s Outbound FDI – An Expert Discussion
Vidéo: 3.8 Internationalization of the Renminbi
Vidéo: 3.9 Internationalization of the Renminbi – An Expert Discussion
Vidéo: 3.10 Globalization: Trade and FDI – Module Summary
Discussion Prompt: Module 3 Discussion
Reading: Module 3 Course Reading
Reading: Module 3 Lecture References

Noté: Quiz 3

SEMAINE 4

Module 4: Economic Growth and Structural Change

In this module, we will focus on China's economic growth and structural change.

6 vidéos, 2 lectures

Vidéo: 4.2 Sources of Growth
Vidéo: 4.3 Structural Change
Vidéo: 4.4 Resource Misallocation
Vidéo: 4.5 Productivity Growth
Vidéo: 4.6 Economic Growth and Structural Change – Module Summary
Discussion Prompt: Module 4 Discussion
Reading: Module 4 Course Reading
Reading: Module 4 Lecture References

Noté: Quiz 4

SEMAINE 5

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 vidéos, 2 lectures

Vidéo: 5.2 China’s Governance Puzzle
Vidéo: 5.3 Incentivizing Local Leaders
Vidéo: 5.4 Economic Challenges
Vidéo: 5.5 Rebalancing Growth
Vidéo: 5.6 Challenge of Rising Wages
Vidéo: 5.7 Challenge of Rising Wages – Firm Visits in China
Vidéo: 5.8 Governance and Current Challenges – Module Summary
Vidéo: 5.9 Economic Reform and Growth in China – Conclusion
Discussion Prompt: Module 5 Discussion
Reading: Module 5 Course Reading
Reading: Module 5 Lecture References

Noté: Quiz 5

SEMAINE 6

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 lecture, 1 quiz pour s'exercer

Practice Quiz: Post-course Survey
Reading: Rate this course

Noté: Final exam

FAQ

Quand aurai-je accès aux vidéos de cours et aux devoirs ?

Que dois-je faire si j'ai besoin de plus de temps pour terminer le cours ?

À quoi ai-je droit si je paie ce cours ?

Puis-je suivre ce cours gratuitement ?

Quelle est la politique de remboursement ?

Une aide financière est-elle disponible ?

Comment cela fonctionne

Coursework

Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.

Help from Your Peers

Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.

Certificates

Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.

Créateurs

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.

Notation et examens

Note moyenne 4.8 sur 5 sur 24 notes

I learned so much in this course. Thank you.

An excellent and very rewarding course!

Great content, great delivery by Prof. Park!

I've learned so much in so little time. The quizzes were not easy at all but helpful to test your understanding of the lectures. The mandatory readings were of good academic quality and also helped to better understand the lectures' content.

It helps if you have an economics background but more important in my opinion to successfully master this course is your strong interest in the topic itself!

Congratulations to Prof. Park and his team for this excellent course. Hope there will be indeed a part 2.

The best online course of economic that I have ever done. All the material, lectures and exams well prepared and contributed a lot for my professional development. I strongly recommend this course.