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ASIA2023 Japanese Economic Development Since World War 2

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Culture, History and Language
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Asian Studies
Offered in Second Semester, 2011
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).
No formal economics training required.

Incompatibility

with ECON2008: Japanese Economy and Economic Policy.

Preliminary Reading

Flath, David, The Japanese Economy, Oxford University Press

Majors/Specialisations Cognitive Major (Asian History), Cognitive Major (Asian Politics and International Relations), Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), Security Studies, Japanese Studies, Northeast Asian Studies, and Asian Politics
Other Information

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Academic Contact Professor Jenny Corbett

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