Platform Economies: From Global Commodities to Digital China

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Ever wonder how your coffee gets from a distant farm to your cup, or how TikTok shops are reshaping manufacturing? This course dives into how tech is fundamentally changing our economic world from AI-powered logistics to the platforms we use daily. Students will explore these transformations globally, with special attention to China's unique and influential role in the digital landscape. Throughout the course, students will be led to question assumptions about how governments, markets, and technology interact at various levels from village economies to global systems. 002369