BriefingonAIPE2013.pptVIP

Briefing on AIPE 2013 Asia Institute for Political Economy (AIPE) 2013 Some Background Co-sponsors of AIPE School of Economics and Finance, HKU The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) George Mason University Location: The University of Hong Kong Institute dates: July 5 to July 27, 2013 Other ventures by TFAS Washington, DC Prague, The Czech Republic (2 programs) Athens Chania, Greece (2 programs) The Basic Elements Key components Free market economies Democracy Other components Rule of law Freedom of speech Cultural and regional exchange East-west (Asia-US) dialogues Intra-Asia understanding What Are There For You Intellectual enrichment and development Deeper understanding of relevant ideas Broadening personal horizons Interpersonal connections In touch with more than 60 future Asian leaders of your generation Full-time close and intensive encounter with teachers, guest speakers and fellow students Close alumni network 3 weeks of memorable lifetime experience 3 units of academic credit awarded by George Mason University Programme fee of US$3,750 including tuition fee, textbooks, accommodation fee and meals. Scholarship will be offered. The Three Weeks Lectures 2 courses on economics and American studies taught by some of the finest professors from USA. Interactive teaching and learning style (with free and open discussion, debates, games, etc.) Students learn to think analytically and from various perspectives. Students learn to express their views with confidence, understand others’ views with acceptance and appreciate cultural differences. The Three Weeks Guest lectures Close contact with a wide array of prominent speakers and share their professional insights and experiences. Some previous guest speakers: Mrs. Anson Chan, Former Chief Secretary, HKSAR Mr. Bernard Chan, President, Asia Financial Group and Member, Executive Council and Legislative Council, HKSAR, Member, National People’s Congress, Hong Kong Deputy Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Group and Exec