This course examines the political economy of China's development from the perspective of state-market relations. It situates China's case in the broader context and debates on the role of the state and markets in economic development and transition. It will cover topics including the political logic of China's economic reform, the institutional foundations of China's growth miracle, China's corporate sector reforms, China's industrial and innovation policy, corruption/anti-corruption, China's integration into the world economy, Chinese financial reforms, among others. Students will gain a deeper understanding of why and how China has reformed and grown rapidly; and to what extent China's experience may be generalized as a model for other developing countries. CUHK Course code: CHES2109. Enrollment limited
4 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)
This course examines the political economy of China's development from the perspective of state-market relations. It situates China's case in the broader context and debates on the role of the state and markets in economic development and transition. It will cover topics including the political logic of China's economic reform, the institutional foundations of China's growth miracle, China's corporate sector reforms, China's industrial and innovation policy, corruption/anti-corruption, China's integration into the world economy, Chinese financial reforms, among others. Students will gain a deeper understanding of why and how China has reformed and grown rapidly; and to what extent China's experience may be generalized as a model for other developing countries. CUHK Course code: CHES2109. Enrollment limited