China's Economic and Social Development

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

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This subject examines China’s economic and social development experience from a generally economic standpoint. Contents include: patterns of traditional Chinese society and economy; geography and resource constraints, development since 1949, the transition to a market economy and contemporary problems and options.

On completing this subject, students will have:

• an understanding of China's economic, social, political and resource constraints;
• an understanding of issues and challenges associated with development and transition from a market economy; and
• an ability to apply research skills and critical methods to an enquiry.

• One 1,000 word essay on an agreed topic (30%), due in week 7
• One 4,000 word esesay on an agreed topic (70%), due during the examination period

Hurdle requirements: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Barry Naughton, The Chinese Economy (MIT Press, 2008).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who complete this subject should:

• be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of enquiry; and
• be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.