PekingX: Development in Emerging Economies: The Case of China

PekingX: Development in Emerging Economies: The Case of China

by Peking University

Understanding China's Economic Growth

A comprehensive five-week program by Peking University's Guanghua School of Management and the World Bank's Open Learning Campus

Course Description

"Understanding China's Economic Growth" is an enlightening course that delves deep into China's remarkable economic transformation over the past four decades, exploring the factors that have propelled it to become the world's second-largest economy.

What You'll Learn

  • A thorough understanding of China's economic growth trajectory since the reform and opening-up period
  • Insights into China's financial industry, including its role in economic growth, banking sector, and stock market development
  • Knowledge of financing sources and types in the Chinese market, including private equity and real estate financing
  • An overview of the business landscape in China, including enterprise characteristics, entrepreneurship, and innovation
  • Understanding of digitalization trends, Fintech adoption, and e-commerce emergence in China
  • Factors influencing Chinese consumer behavior
  • Management and leadership practices in a Chinese context

Who This Course Is For

  • Professionals involved in international business, economics, or finance
  • Students and researchers interested in Asian economic development
  • Government sector employees looking for new ideas to apply in their own countries
  • Anyone seeking to understand China's economic rise and its impact on the global economy

Real-World Applications

  • Developing international business strategies for entering or expanding in the Chinese market
  • Making informed investment decisions related to Chinese companies or markets
  • Understanding the implications of China's economic growth on global trade and finance
  • Applying lessons from China's development to other emerging economies
  • Improving cross-cultural communication and management skills when working with Chinese partners or employees
  • Analyzing trends in technology adoption and consumer behavior in rapidly growing markets

Course Syllabus

Week 1: China's Economy

  • Introduction to the Chinese Economy
  • China's Monetary Policy
  • China's Government Finance
  • Trade and FDI of China
  • Fiscal Policy of China

Week 2: Finance in China – Part 1

  • Chinese Finance: An Overview by Numbers
  • Assessment: Good Finance vs. Bad Finance
  • Banking Sector and Shadow Banking
  • Chinese Stock Market
  • Local Government Finance

Week 3: Finance in China – Part 2

  • Private Equity in China
  • China's Real Estate Market and Real Estate Financing
  • Wealth Management in China
  • Fintech in China
  • The Future of Chinese Finance

Week 4: Business in China – Part 1

  • Chinese Companies in Motion: An Overview with Numbers
  • How E-commerce Thrived in China
  • Models of Chinese Internet Companies
  • Chinese Consumers and Brands in the Mobile Era
  • Competition over Platform in China

Week 5: Business in China – Part 2

  • The Evolution of Chinese Enterprises and Management: An Overview with Numbers
  • The Innovation of Chinese Enterprises
  • Chinese Entrepreneurs and Executives
  • Managing Chinese Employees: Past, Present, and Future
  • Business Across Chinese Borders
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