ECON 274 - China’s Modern Economy

Credits: 3

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. Planned Offering: Fall or Winter