Through an overview of China's distinctive economic institutions, political system, and growth model, this course provides a framework for understanding the country's remarkable economic advance and rapidly changing prospects. Among the topics covered are China's corporate sector, both state and private, its walled-off financial system, the state's problematic fiscal structure, widening social inequalities, and the global impact of China's economy. The course culminates with an assessment of the country's current economic and political challenges. Same as OSPBEIJ SOC 20. Students may not earn credit for both OSPBEIJ SOC 20 and Sociology SOC 175/SOC 275.
4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-SI
Through an overview of China's distinctive economic institutions, political system, and growth model, this course provides a framework for understanding the country's remarkable economic advance and rapidly changing prospects. Among the topics covered are China's corporate sector, both state and private, its walled-off financial system, the state's problematic fiscal structure, widening social inequalities, and the global impact of China's economy. The course culminates with an assessment of the country's current economic and political challenges. Same as OSPBEIJ 20. Students may not earn credit for both OSPBEIJ 20 and Sociology 175/275.
Offered in Winter 2026 at Stanford University.