GOVT 40.33 China as Economic Superpower: From Mao to Shenzhen

This seminar investigates the rapid economic rise of China since 1978. It focuses on the unorthodox ideas and strategies China's policymakers followed as they embarked upon economic liberalization; on China's foreign economic policies including the Belt and Road Initiative; and on relations with the United States. The seminar finishes with a review of the social, political and economic challenges China faces as it emerges as a powerful middle income country with global ambitions.   

Not open to students who have received credit for GOVT 84.41.

Instructor

Vandewalle

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC; WCult:NW

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