In 1978, after nearly 30 years of socialist planning under Mao Zedong, China was one of the world s poorest countries, saddled with an inefficient, inward-looking economy. Today, China is an upper-middle income country and the world s largest trading nation, contributing more to global economic growth than any other nation. How could such a remarkable transformation take place? This course will examine in detail the reforms that have contributed to China s economic development and the current challenges facing the Chinese economy. After completing this course, you will be able to: - describe the origin and consequences of China s key economic reforms since 1978; - explain how features of China s fiscal and financial systems have impacted development outcomes; - assess the extent to which China has integrated itself into the global economy and the consequences of such integration for China and other countries; - explain the importance of different sources of economic growth during different periods since 1978; and - critically assess the economic and policy challenges facing China going forward. This course does not offer certificate at the moment. Course Overview video: https://youtu.be/YBkhpvWUoIw