新兴国家的政治经济学



课程教师

Min Ye

教师简介

Professor Min Ye specializes in comparative and international political economy, focusing on China, India, and Asian international relations. She is the author of The Belt, Road, and Beyond (Cambridge University Press 2020); Diasporas and Foreign Direct Investment in China and India (Cambridge University Press, 2014); and The Making of Northeast Asia (Stanford University Press, 2010).


课程内容

What is a political economy framework? Why do nations rise and fall? This course offers students a comprehensive foundation in understanding industrialization and globalization among rising powers. Through theoretical and historical exploration, it examines how nations rise on the global stage, strategically integrating international resources with domestic strengths while pursuing peaceful growth. Emphasizing political-economy analysis, the curriculum focuses on the strategies employed by rising countries, with a particular focus on China and India. Students will be invited to explore key topics such as digital development, the green transition, and global governance, drawing comparisons across countries. Additionally, the course fosters independent research skills, guiding students in formulating comparative studies that evaluate the opportunities and challenges faced by rising economies in shaping the global order. By the end of the course, participants will gain valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of global governance and the transformative potential of industrial and technological advancements.

Format: Ten sessions with required readings provided as e-binder, comprising selected chapters, journal articles, and think tank reports available in open-source formats.


课程安排

Session 1: Introduction to Political Economy and Rising Powers  

Pre-read:

  1. Amsden, Rise of the Rest, Chapter 1, “Industrializing Late”

  2. Rodrik, “Industrial Policy: Don’t Ask Why, Ask How,” Middle East Development Journal, 2008, 1-29.

Activity: collect research and professional interests and questions

Session 2: Historical Cases and Lessons on Industrialization

Pre Read:

  1. Amsden, Chapter 2, “The Handloom Weavers’ Bones”

  2. Amsden, Chapter 3, “Tribulations of Technology Transfer”

  3. Amsden, Chapter 4, “Three-Pronged Investment”

Activity: Form teams for collaborative research design on China and India

Session 3: Analytical Frameworks for Studying China and India

Pre-read:

  1. Sinha, “Developing an India in the World Framework,” The Journal of Indian and Asian Studies, Vol 3, No. 2, 2022.

  2. Ye, “Competitive Convergence: China and India in the New Era,” Oxford Handbook on China and Indian Relations, forthcoming.  

  3. Paul, India’s Unfinished Quest for Status. Oxford University Press. 2023.

Activity: What is critical reading?

Session 4: Diasporas and Globalization in China

Pre-read:

  1. Ye, Diasporas and Foreign Direct Investment in China and India, Ch 1, Ch 3, Ch 5, Ch 7 and Ch 8

Activity: The past and present, why is it so hard to study Chinese diasporas?

Session 5: Diasporas and Economic Development in India

Pre-read:

  1. Devesh Kapur, Diasporas, Development, and Democracy in India, Ch 1, Ch 3, CH 5, Ch 7

Assignment: Take-home exam based on readings and class instructions.  

Session 6: The Illusion of Inclusion in India

Pre-read:

  1. Kohli, Poverty Amid Plenty in New India. Into and Ch 1

Session 7: Political Economy of the New Era

Pre-read:

  1. Naughton, “Grand Steerage” in Jean Oi ed., Fateful Decision. Stanford University Press. 2022.

  2. Kapur, “Why Does the Indian State Both Fail and Succeed?” Journal of Economic Perspective 34 (1), 2020, 31-54.

  3. Yadav and Kirk, “Economics Under Modi,” Oxford Handbook on India. 2023.

Session 8. Pathways to Great-Power Status

Pre-read:

  1. Kennedy. China’s Uneven Drive for Technology. CSIS Publication. 2020.  

  2. Mastro. Upstart. Oxford University Press. 2023. Chapter 4_Emulation Economic Policy and Chapter 6 Entrepreneurship

  3. Liu, et. al, . “Connecting the Countryside via Ecommerce.” American Economic Review. 2024.  

Session 9. Re-Globalization and Emerging Powers

Pre-read:  

  1. Ye. The Belt, Road, and Beyond. Cambridge University Press. 2020. Intro: The Mobilization State, and Ch 5 The Belt and Road.

  2. Rajan and Lamba. Breaking the Mold: India’s Untraveled Path to Prosperity. Princeton University Press. 2024. Ch 1 and Ch 4  

Session 10. New Topics and Methods

Pre-read:

  1. Raymond Wang, “Cautious Opportunist: Rising Powers and International Institutions,” working paper.  

  2. Jorge Heine, “Why the BRI Resonate in Latin America,” in The Belt and Road at Ten and Beyond, forthcoming.

  3. Grant Rhode, “India-China Rivalry: Historical Patterns and Current Competition,” in The Belt and Road at Ten and Beyond, forthcoming.