Not offered in 2008
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.
Written (4500 words): 50%
Seminar participation (1500 words): 10%
Test (3 hours): 40%
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
A Japanese studies sequence or economics or management or prior permission of the instructor.