Not offered in 1999
David Askew
12 points -2 hours per week -Second semester -Clayton -Prerequisites: A Japanese studies sequence or economics or management or prior permission of the instructor
Objectives Students completing this subject should gain an understanding of the fundamental institutions, major issues and contending perspectives on the Japanese 'economic miracle,' including its industrial policy, industrial relations, management practices, international finance, investment and trade.
Synopsis This subject introduces the students to the contemporary Japanese political economy. The major objective is to understand its fundamental characteristics and major issues including contending perspectives on the Japanese 'economic miracle,' industrial policy, international finance, investment and trade.
Assessment Written (4500 words): 50% -Test (3 hours): 40% -Seminar participation (1500 words): 10%
Preliminary reading
Nakamura T Lectures on modern Japanese economic history
1926-1994 LTCB International Library Foundation, 1994
Ozaki R Human capitalism Kodansha, 1991
Recommended texts
Ito T The Japanese economy MIT Press, 1992
Mito T Contending perspectives on the Japanese 'Economic miracle'
(Working Papers in Japanese Studies No. 2) Japanese Studies Centre,
Monash U, 1992