Module Title Introduction to Chinas Economy（中国经济导论）.PDFVIP

Module Title: Introduction to Chinas Economy (中国经济导论) Instructor: Dr. Xuezheng CHEN (陈学政) (Ph.D., University of Warwick) Associate Professor of Economics; the School of Economics at Sichuan University. Email: xzchen@scu.edu.cn Credit: 3 SCU Credits, 48 teaching hours Lecture time: Lectures start from the 1st week and ends at the 16th week, 3 teaching hours/lecture,16 lectures in total I. An Overview of This Module 1. Module Objective Chinese economy has gained remarkable growth since 1978 when it embarked on economic reforms and opening up policies initiated by Mr. Deng Xiao-ping, and China has overtaken Japan as the worlds second-largest economy since 2010. Due to its size, dynamic growth, and continuing reform policies, China has clearly become a major participant in the world economy. The aim of this module is to provide the students with an overview of China’s economic development and its role in the world economy. Theoretical knowledge and empirical analyses will be used to help students understand China’s economic transition process and the driving forces underlying Chinas reform policies in different periods . Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be familiar with China’s economic system, its current economic reforms, and the challenges that the country faces in the twenty-first century. 2. Proceeding of the Module The module will be delivered through a mix of lectures, student presentations and discussions. Students’ participation and active discussions are strongly encouraged. 3. A summary of Lecture Schedule In this module, the instructor will deliver the following twelve lectures (subject to minor changes): Lecture 1: An Overview of Chinas Economy Be