Required in stage
Optional in stage
First term
Second term
Both terms
Not organised
Next year
Alternating years
External
Prerequisites
Taught by
Language of instruction
Duration
Identical coursesThe Chinese Economy (B-KUL-D0M10B)
This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.Aims
- - understand the evolution of the Chinese economy in all its facets
- - interpret organizational differences between the Chinese and Belgian economies
- - discuss economic policies of the Chinese government and their implications for the Chinese and global economy
- - be able to interpret China's economic development within its geographical, historical, and institutional context
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Economics (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Language and Area Studies: Japanese Studies (Leuven) (Minor Economic Policy and Management) 180 ects.
Activities
2 ects. Introduction to the Geography, History and Institutions of China (B-KUL-D0E65a)
Content
• Explain and discuss why China’s development is important for the world today.
• China’s key historical, geographical, and political economy features.
Course material
- Kroeber, A.R. (2020). China’s Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know (2nd edition). Oxford University Press.
- Additional lecture materials provided via Toledo.
Format: more information
Traditional lecture
4 ects. Economic Development of China (B-KUL-D0M10a)
Content
Vertaling (Engelse vertaling verplicht voor niet-Engelstalige onderwijsleeractiviteiten)
Overview and analysis of various aspects of China's economic transition and current state of the economy.
1. China's transition and reopening since 1978.
2. The "nervous system" of China’s contemporary economy: the organizational structure of business enterprises as well as the financial, fiscal and energy systems.
3. A human perspective: demographics, the labor market, domestic consumption and social problems.
4. Hot topics: Environmental protection and China's economic position on the world stage.
Course material
- Kroeber, A.R. (2020). China’s Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know (2nd edition). Oxford University Press.
- Additional lecture materials provided via Toledo.
Format: more information
Essay - Presentation - Traditional lecture
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: The Chinese Economy (B-KUL-D2M10b)
Information about retaking exams
The features of the evaluation and/or the determination of grades differ between the first and second examination opportunity: the evaluation consists of a written exam only (100% of the final grade).