Professor Dr. Barry Naughton

Biography

Barry Naughton is a highly respected economist known for his work on the Chinese economy, specifically focusing on the issues of industry, trade, and finance during China’s transition to a market economy. He has investigated regional economic growth and the relationship between foreign trade and investment in China. His seminal textbook, 'The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth,' has been translated into Chinese, and his notable work, 'Growing Plan: Chinese Economic Reform, 1978-1993,' received the Ohira Memorial Prize. Naughton has contributed to the analysis of China's economic reforms and has written extensively on topics such as trade disputes and economic interactions involving China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. He has been affiliated with the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego since 1988, where he has also held positions such as Associate Dean and Chair of the Chinese Studies Program. His expertise has led him to serve on various academic committees and to review for prominent professional journals.

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