This document discusses the author's interest in economics and their motivation for pursuing further studies. It notes that while economic theories aim to be universally applicable, they often fail to fully explain the specific economic issues in developing countries due to other influencing factors. The author is from a developing country and concerned about social and economic issues in BRICS nations like unemployment and inequality. They are interested in exploring both the successes and failures of traditional culture during modernization. The goal is to acquire an academic foundation to search for effective solutions to problems, rather than just worrying about issues. The author's initial interest came from a book on China's agricultural reforms and they see policy tools as the best way to address economic inequity. They look forward to combining professional