Course Description

Course Title Economic Policies in China

Credit/Hours 3.0 /48 Semester Spring/Fall
School School of International and Public Affairs
Teacher Prof. Gu Jianguang
Language English
Students M.A. Students
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Teacher Introduction
Professor of School of International and Public Affairs
Director of Economic Policy Institution of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Member of Steering Committee of MPA of China;
Member of Standing Committee of Policy Science of China;
Expert of Law Study Association of Shanghai;
Member of Economic Policy Study Association of Japan.
Research Areas: Economic PolicyRegional Economic Development; Public Policy
Analysis


Course Description
The course will help students to learn and understand: the present economic
development and the modern history of China; main economic policies, their
background and main features compared with other countries; specification of some
main economic policy areas, such as fiscal policy, polices of industrialization and
urbanization, policy of regional development in China; about economic challenges
and opportunities and the responding economic policy of China.
Course Schedule
Week 1: A brief introduction about economic development since reform and open
up.
Week 2: Present economic situation of China: some indicators and the explanation.
Week 3: The policy of industrialization in China: different stages. (1)
Week 4: The policy of industrialization in China: different stages. (2)
Week 5: The policy of Urbanization in China (between 1950s- 1970s)
Week 6: The policy of Urbanization in China (since 1978 till present)
Week 7: Export-oriented development and its policy.
Week 8: Population Floating across regions and the policy.
Week 9: Population structure changing and the policy.
Week 10: The history of fiscal reform since 80s of last century.
Week 11: The special features of fiscal policy of China.
Week 12: The financial and banking reform since 80s of last century.
Week 13: The special features of financial policy of China.
Week 14: The challenges and opportunities of economic development of China in
the future.

Course Requirements:
Students are required to read all reading assignments for each class before the class.
Completion of reading materials is crucial for your success in the class. Since you might the first
time study economic policies in China, your should get familiarity with the reading materials
which can help you participate in the class communication. During each class period, some student
will lead the discussion by offering critical assessment of the materials read before the class. The
presentation should be done in a highly succinct fashion.

Students are required to write an analytical research paper of 20-25 pages in length on any
subject matter covered in the class. Comparative studies between China and other countries are
encouraged. The research paper should be original and not just a literature review or a simple
description of some China economic phenomenon. The topic for the paper should be selected in
consultation with the instructor.



Grade distribution:

Class presentation/discussion: 40%
Research paper: 60%

References
Zhang, Tingwei. 2002a. Challenges Facing Chinese Planners in Transitional China Journal of
Planning Education and Research 22, no.1.

Zhang, Tingwei. 2002b. Decentralization, Localization, and Emergence of a Quasi-Participatory
Decision-Making Structure in Urban Development in Shanghai. International Planning
Studies 7, no.4.

Godfrey Lingi, 1997 ed., Chinas New Spatial Economy: Heading Towards 2020. Hong Kong:
Oxford University Press.

Ng, Mee Kam, and Wing Shing Tang. 2002, Sustainable Development in China: From
Knowledge to Action. International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development 2,
no 1.

2011