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ECN300CA(経済学 / Economics 300)
Area Studies A

Xinxin MA

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Economics
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Year 2023
Class code K6725
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月2/Mon.2
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Campus 多摩
Classroom name 経215
Grade 3
Credit(s) 2
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Outline and objectives

This course introduces the features of Chinese economy transition pattern compared with the other transition countries and developing countries。We will learn the economic theories and models to understand the situations and issues in economic growth and economic development under the transition period from a macroeconomic perspective. We will discuss some special issues such as the determinants of economic growth, regional disparity, and income inequality.

Goal

1.Understand the different features of economic transition pattern between China and other countries
2.Understand the determinants of economic growth in China and other countries
3.Explain the situations and issues of economic growth and sustainable development in China and other countries from a macroeconomic perspective

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

ディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP2」「DP5「DP8」に関連

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

The lecture consists of the lecture by teacher (ten times) based on the learning materials and the presentation by students (two times). The active discussions are held two times. At least one real-time online lecture.
The lecture is designed to be:
1.Interactive: With a strong emphasis on student participation.
2.Up-to-date: With the real-time explanation of unfolding events.
3.Critical and Analytical: Understanding the mechanism and performance of economy institution transition and economic growth
4.Accessible: Develop the ability to understand the differences between countries and regions within a country from macroeconomic perspective
5.Feedback on homework will be given at the beginning of the lecture, and feedback will be given through the learning support system (Hoppii).

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[対面/face to face]:Chinese Economy and World Economy

The contents and method of area studies; the current state of the global economy; the position of the Chinese economy in the world

2[対面/face to face]:Economy in the Socialist Era 

Comparison of the planned economy model between the former Soviet Union and China; the states and problems of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and rural people's communes in China

3[対面/face to face]:Economic Reform: What is a Socialist Market Economy

The concept of a socialist market economy; two kinds of transition patterns; the role of government in transition countries

4[対面/face to face]:State Capitalism and the Development Dictatorship Model

The functions of government and market mechanism in transition countries

5.[対面/face to face]:Active Discussion

Issue1: What is a Socialist Market Economy?
Issue2: What should a government do under the economic transition or economic development period?

6[対面/face to face]:Economic Growth and Population: An International Comparison (1)

International comparisons of economic development and population transformation; the background and problems of the One-Child policy in China

7[対面/face to face]:Economic Growth and Population: An International Comparison (2)

The Lewis' Dualism Model and the economic turning point; unemployment and surplus labor in China and Japan

8[対面/face to face]:International Trade and Transformation from Export-Driven Economic Growth Pattern

Export-driven economic growth pattern; the role of foreign capital; international comparisons of FDI

9[対面/face to face]:Active Discussion

Issue1: Economic significance and policy implications of economy turning point for
China and other developing countries?
Issue2: The influences of FDI on economic growth for China and other developing
countries

10[対面/face to face]:Economic Growth and Inequality (1)

Kuznets’ curve; the states of inequality between rural areas and urban areas; the reasons
of regional disparities in China

11[対面/face to face]:Economic Growth and Inequality (2)

Income inequality; the poverty in China; poverty reduction policies and their effects in China and developing countries

12[対面/face to face]:Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth

The process of the decentralization and fiscal policy; the tax institution reform and its influence on Chinese economy

13[対面/face to face]:Regional Development Policies and Sustainable Economy Development

The background of regional development and promotion policy implementation and their effects on economic growth in China

14[対面/face to face]:Summary of the issues of Chinese economy development and growth

sumamry of the issues of Chinese economy development and growth from Macroeconomcis perspective

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students who have not taken other related courses (e.g., development economics, macroeconomics, international economics etc.) are expected to read the textbooks or overviews of those courses in advance. Students should download the learning materials through the learning support system (Hoppii). The standard preparation and review hours for the lecture is more than 4 hours each.

Textbooks

No textbook. Students are expected to download the learning materials through the learning support system and review them.

References

1.Guo, R. (2017) How the Chinese Economy Works. Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-3-319-32305-3
2.Cai, F. (2020) China’s Economic New Normal Growth, Structure, and Momentum. Singapore: Springer Nature. ISBN 978-981-15-3226-9
3.Pen, C., Yang, C., and Yang, X. (2020) The Basic Economic System of China. Singapore: Springer Nature. ISBN 978-981-13-6894-3
4.Yao, S., and Jiang, C. (2017) Chinese Banking Reform from the Pre-WTO Period to the Financial Crisis and Beyond. Switzerland: Springer Nature. ISBN 978-3-319-63924-6
5.Brandt,L., and Rawski, T. G. (2008) China’ Great Economic Transformation. Cambridge U.S.: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780511754234

Grading criteria

1.Homework and presentation in active discussion 70%
2.Final examination 30%
The combination points of the two parts are 100.

Changes following student comments

I would like to try to create better learning materials with consideration of the students’ academic levels. In addition, I would like to make the lecture more interactive, to answer the questions and to take more discussions with students.

専門分野

Chinese Economy, Labor Economics, Development Economics

研究テーマ

1.Empirical research on the effect of social security policy reforms on economy society in China
2.The impacts of technological progress on labor market outcomes in China
3.Economic growth, institutional transition, and inequality in China

主要研究業績

1.Ma, X. and Tang, C. (Eds.) (2022) Growth Mechanism and Sustainable Development of Chinese Economy: Comparison with Japanese Experiences. Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 978-981-19-3857-3
2.Ma, X. (2022) Public Medical Insurance Reform in China. Singapore: Springer. ISBN: 978-981-16-7790-8
3.Ma, X. (Ed.) (2021) Employment, Retirement and Lifestyle in Aging East Asia. Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN:978-981-16-0553-6
4.Ma, X. (2022) “Internet Usage and Income Gaps between the Self-employed Individuals and Employees: Evidence from China,” Review of Development Economics. https://doi.org/10.1111/rode.12969
5.Ma, X. (2022) “Parenthood and the Gender Wage Gap in Urban China,” Journal of Asian Economics, 80:101479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asieco.2022.101479
6.Ma, X. (2018) “Labor Market Segmentation by Industry Sectors and Wage Gaps between Migrants and Local Urban Residents in Urban China” China Economic Review, 47, 96-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chieco.2017.11.007