JST4190

Advanced studies in Japanese economics

Proposed to be offered next 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. Students who have not studied this subject at the undergraduate level are required to attend two additional hours of undergraduate lectures per week.

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