China’s economic rise did not happen by accident. This course explores the strategic reforms, long-term planning and policy choices made over recent decades that positioned China for rapid growth. We examine market reforms, state strategy, global integration and demographic change, considering why these foundations proved so powerful. The course also invites discussion about what China’s trajectory means for Australia and the global economy today.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• The economic history of China since the second world war
• The lead up to its massive policy changes
• The rationale behind these policy changes
• How are they are impacting China in the world today
• How they will impact China and the world going forward

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand how China has built economic dominance
2. Explore how that dominance will only grow
3. Examine the economic wars with the United States and other western countries and how it will look in 20 or 30 years time