Abstract:  This paper provides reasons why both economics researchers and ordinary audience should learn about economic development in general and the Chinese economic development in particular.In the light of theoretical innovation,it discusses critical thinking and alternative perspective in studying economic development.Methodologically,the paper gives some examples of important paradigm in studying such a theme,and it introduces some stylized facts about economic development prevailing in economics literature.

Key words: the Chinese economic development;critical thinking;paradigm;stylized facts

( in Journal of Guizhou College of  Finance and Economics No.1, 2013 )