ASIA2023 Japanese Economic Development Since World War 2
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The economy of Japan since World War II; the course is concerned with the political economy of Japan and focuses on post-World War 2 economic growth, the development of economic institutions and on economic policy issues. |
| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the course the students will have a good understanding of the operation of the Japanese economy and of how to apply economic analysis to current issues facing Japan. They will learn about the nature of public policy choices in Japan and they will also understand current issues in the Australia-Japan relationship. They will have had the experience of producing two pieces of written work, one of which is a research-based essay. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Essay of 1,500 words (80%) and final examination (20%). Best grade will receive 67% / second best 33%. |
| Workload |
32 contact hours per semester. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
6 university courses (36 units). |
| Incompatibility |
with ECON2008: Japanese Economy and Economic Policy. |
| Preliminary Reading |
Flath, David, The Japanese Economy, Oxford University Press |
| Majors/Specialisations | Asian Politics, Cognitive Major (Asian Politics and International Relations), Cognitive Major (Asian History), Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), and Cognitive Major (Security Studies) |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | Professor Jenny Corbett |
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