Course Code and Course Title

[CHES5159/CHES3002/CCSS3610] China’s Financial Reforms: Problems &Perspectives/Investment and Finance in China/ Financialization and China’s Development

Time and Venue

Mon 14:30 - 17:15
WMY_508

Instructor

Prof. Chen Li

Course Description

This course examines the development and transformation of China’s financial system during the recent decades of market-oriented reforms. It takes a historical and institutional perspective to analyze the key components of China’s financial system, including the reform of banking system, the development of capital markets, the rise of business groups and financial conglomerates, the evolution of monetary policy regime as well as the financial regulatory and governance framework. It provides students with a comprehensive introduction on the evolution, challenges and opportunities of China’s financial reforms.

Course Outline

Finance and Development

Global Finance and China’s Reform

Hybrid Governance in China’s Finance System 

China’s Banking Reform

China’s Development Finance

The Rise of Shadow Banking in China 

Corporatization and State Capital  

Capital Market Reforms

Public Finance

Financial Technology

Bureaucracy and Regulatory Reform 

Currency Reform and RMB Internationalization