Catalog Course Description

China's extraordinary growth has in some respects confirmed the power of free markets, but at the same time, it has challenged social scientists to think more deeply about the foundations and limits of the market economy. Furthermore, China's ever-increasing economic freedom and prosperity has been accompanied by only limited steps toward greater political freedom, running counter to one of the most consistent patterns of comparative politics and history. This class will cross conventional boundaries between political and economic analysis in order to address these issues.

Fall Term

1 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 8 hours of Outside Work Hours per week.

Spring Term

1 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 8 hours of Outside Work Hours per week.