JST4190 - Advanced Studies in Japanese Economics

Leader: TBA

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

Students will gain an understanding of the contemporary Japanese political economy, its fundamental characteristics and major issues including contending perspectives on the Japanese 'economic miracle', and industrial policy.

Assessment

Written (4500 words): 50%
Seminar participation (1500 words): 10%
Test (3 hours): 40%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites

A Japanese studies sequence or economics or management or prior permission of the instructor.