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Academic Year 2002/2003
Economy of Japan
ECON 262 SP
This course is designed to introduce various aspects of Japanese economy. In particular, the focus is placed upon "Japan Miracle" (spectacular economic growth after WWII) and "lost decade" (stagnation in 1990's).
Moreover,
economic tools will be used to analyze policies adopted by the Japanese government.
MAJOR READINGS
Ito, Takatoshi (1992) THE JAPANESE ECONOMY
Hogh, Takeo; Kashyap, Anil K. (2001) CORPORATE FINANCING AND GOVERNANCE IN JAPAN: THE ROAD IS THE FUTURE
Posen, Adam (1998) RESTORING JAPAN'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two midterms and one final exam. One term paper.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
ECON101 OR ECON110
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Imai,Masami
- Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: PAC125
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 35)
- SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 10
- SR. non-major: 3 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 5 FR: 4
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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