Economic History: China and the Asia Pacific Economy

Education facts

Code: EKHM70

<p>Understand the forces behind Asia’s economic transformation. This course explores how China and the Asia Pacific region have developed through industrialisation, policy and global integration.</p><p>This course gives you a deeper understanding of the economic transformation of China and the Asia Pacific region. You’ll explore how countries in the region have industrialised and modernised, and how institutions, policies, and global trends have shaped their development.</p><p>Using historical and comparative perspectives, you’ll study the rise of the East Asian model and its relevance for China. Topics include agricultural reform, industrial policy, export-led growth and equitable development. You’ll also examine China’s shift to a market economy and compare it with other regional experiences - from Japan to ASEAN.</p><p>In the second part of the course, you’ll focus on China’s role in today’s global economy. You’ll analyse trade policy, foreign investment and patterns of regional integration.</p><p>Whether you’re interested in global development, international economics or policy analysis, this course helps you understand one of the most dynamic regions in the world - and the forces driving its growth.<br/></p>

Entry requirements

At least 60 credit points in either economic history, economics, history, economic and social geography, sociology or the equivalent knowledge. (Students accepted for the following master’s programmes are qualified for this course: EAETU Economic Growth, Population, and Development, EAEUT Economic Growth and Development, EAISD Innovation and Spatial Dynamics, and EAGCH International Economics with a Focus on China)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Economic History: China and the Asia Pacific Economy

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %