China Program

Nicholas C. Hope, Director

In 1999, SCID launched the Program on Chinese Economic Policy Reform (China Program). The effectiveness of education policy (especially for elementary schooling), more effective deployment of resources to the social sector and the impact of small credit programs in raising the incomes of the poor. There are several unique facets to the China Program in addition to a research agenda dealing with international financial management, private enterprise development, pension reform and improving market performance. Program faculty host study tours for China 's Finance Ministry, and a visiting scholars program has been initiated for ministry officials. Two annual policy conferences, one held at Stanford University and the second held in China, comprise an important part of the program.