ECON 274 - China’s Modern Economy

Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall or Winter

Prerequisites: Normally, ECON 101 and 102. Only ECON 101 for Winter 2015. Economic analysis of the Chinese economy in the 20th century. Comparisons of pre- and post-revolutionary periods. Performance and policies of Taiwan and mainland China. Issues include the population problem, industrialization, provision of public health and education, alleviation of poverty and inequality. Microeconomic emphasis. Smitka.