PAI680.10 Economic Development: Theory and Practice (Tsinghua U – grad)

Taught in English. In this course, we will explore theory and practice of economic development in China, concentrating on the following areas:

  • Effects of the evolution of property rights and institutional change
  • Theories and issues of urbanization and migration from rural areas in a mega-sized population
  • The relationship of the entrepreneur to economic development
  • Consequences of the global financial crisis on China’s development, the deepening of China’s financial markets, and the effects of financial system reforms
  • Social security
  • Reform of state-owned enterprises

(TU #80590753)

Class taught by Tsinghua’s School of Public Policy & Management and may not be available every semester. Tsinghua’s exam schedule for this course may require students to stay beyond the regular SU Beijing program end date.

Department: Public Administration and International Affairs

Location: Tsinghua

Credits: 3