The Seminar on "Income Distribution and Wealth Accumulation", co-organised by IIDPF and the School of Public Finance and Taxation, was successfully held on 26 May 2023 in Conference Room 119, Wenqin Building. Dr Wan Xin and Dr Gao Sihan of IIDPF were the guest speakers at this teaching luncheon, discussing the course "Income Distribution and Wealth Accumulation". The forum was chaired by Professor Lu Yuanping, Executive Director of the IIDPF, and attended by Professor Sun Qunli, Deputy Director, Dr Wan Qian, Dr Zou Jianwen and other faculty and students.
Dr Wan Xin explained the overview of the course content, the course assessment and syllabus, and the teaching reflections. The course content is divided into four major sections, each of which is subdivided into three smaller sections of content. The course content is rich and varied, covering cutting-edge issues such as inequality, income distribution patterns, social mobility, new technologies and big data. The course is assessed with reference to undergraduate competencies through a final paper, which can be supplemented and improved in the future in terms of classroom design, process assessment and class management. Dr Gao Sihan discussed the thinking on classroom teaching design and optimisation. The course adheres to the principle of progressive cascading and focuses on student participation and interaction and knowledge transfer.
Dr Wan and Dr Gao gave a fascinating talk to the faculty and students in the audience and also stimulated deeper thoughts on the course "Income Distribution and Wealth Accumulation". During the discussion session, faculty and students in the audience spoke enthusiastically and exchanged a wide range of views on issues such as the curriculum framework and curriculum improvement. The design of the course content by Dr Wan and Dr Gao and the discussions among the participants are important for the improvement of this course and the subsequent development of other courses.