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Author: Wu Jinglian
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: The Comparative series presented to readers is, of course, newly released, but scholars and many readers will see the continuity in the editors' work. Throughout China's economic reform journey, comparative research and analysis have always played a significant role. As Professor Xu Chenggang, one of the editorial board members, puts it, "For every specific issue in China's economic reform, there are important unique factors that need to be discussed. When economists face specific problems, they often don't have ready-made conclusions that can be directly borrowed from economics. Whether one has an economic mindset hinges on their ability to address and analyze the problem. Observation and analysis are very important for understanding what institutions are, what has happened, and what assumptions are appropriate, as well as how to analyze them. Understanding comparative economic institutions is a crucial aspect of helping us observe and analyze issues."
Xu Chenggang's article compares the economics education systems of the United Kingdom and France and points out that at the current stage, China's economics education should focus more on rigorous mathematical and quantitative training to cultivate a well-coordinated team. However, the goal should be to develop the three key abilities that make a good economist: observational skills, analytical skills, and creative thinking. Addressing some misconceptions, he emphasizes that economics provides perspectives, particularly theoretical benchmarks, using which to analyze the problems and challenges faced.
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