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Academic Year 2002/2003


Economy of Japan
ECON 262 SP

Crosslistings:
EAST 268

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
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003


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