SHAN ECCH 370 - China: Economic Giant

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

China' s post-Maoist economy has gained rapid growth since 1978 when it embarked on economic reforms and opening up policies initiated by Mr. Deng Xiao-ping, and because of its size, dynamic growth, and continuing reform policies, China has clearly become a major participant in the world economy. Students outside China are thus advised to understand what has happened to China's internal and external economic development in the last two decades. This course is thus designed to provide students with a general picture of Chinese economic reforms, opening up, and development since the end of 1970s, and to introduce students to a better understanding of many of the elements of China' s emergence and its potential role in the world economy. Topics range from "What Was Wrong With Maoist Strategy?" to "Dancing with Chinese Banks and Financial Sector." The format of the course includes lectures, discussions of assigned readings, and some field trips. Field trips are arranged to encourage students to observe the marketisation process of Chinese agricultural and industrial economy as well as the changing pattern of development. (Shanghai, China, http://www.allianceglobaled.org/shanghai.html)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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