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| "The Economics of China" is
a new course with the primary objective of introducing
the student to the economic foundations of business in
China. China is today a transitional economy; that is, it is an economy in transition from planned socialism to capitalism, or perhaps some form of market socialism. Thus, to understand the Chinese economy today, we will study the basics of planned socialism and the differences between planned socialism and capitalism, the fundamentals of transition, and the Chinese experience with transition. We will also learn about Chinese economic performance and its future prospects. Our classes before the trip will in the afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00, Tuesday through Friday. |
To accomplish the objectives the course emphasizes lectures and discussions as a prelude to a program of study in China. The program in China is hosted by Bao Steel in Shanghai and the Tianjin Economic Development Area Administration in Tianjin, and includes lectures and site visits on current issues in Chinese life. The following syllabus is for the economics program of study in Morgantown, followed by the program in Tianjin. |