林毅夫：我们坐在理论创新的“金矿”上

Core Insights - The concept of New Structural Economics was proposed by Lin Yifu as a response to China's unique economic challenges, particularly during the high inflation period in the late 1980s, where traditional Western economic theories were deemed inadequate [2][3] - The theory emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific socio-economic conditions of developing countries, suggesting that the variables important in developed nations may not apply to China [3][4] - Lin Yifu's educational philosophy focuses on nurturing students' abilities to understand and transform the world, rather than merely achieving academic accolades [4][5] Educational Philosophy - The New Structural Economics experimental class at Peking University emphasizes the ability to recognize and address real-world issues as the primary goal of economic education [4][5] - Five core educational principles are outlined: "Dao Zheng" (correct worldview), "Shu Gao" (advanced techniques), "Ye Jing" (professional excellence), "Shi Qiu" (pragmatic inquiry), and "Shi Da" (application of knowledge) [5][6] - The program aims to cultivate insights into complex phenomena and the ability to innovate both theoretically and practically, aligning with the demands of the AI era [6][7] Program Achievements - The New Structural Economics experimental class has gained recognition and support from students, academia, and the Ministry of Education over its five years of operation [7] - The program's success is attributed to its innovative educational approach, which can potentially be replicated in other institutions, provided they adopt similar philosophies and arrangements [7][8]