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ECON131
From Socialism to Capitalism: The Economics of Transition
ECON131 FA
Not Currently Offered
Using historical background readings, this course will begin
by developing the legacies of the old system that hang like
albatrosses over the transformation. Using recent
materials, we will examine in detail three major aspects of
the transition, namely, stabilization, privatization, and
restructuring. Hungary, Poland and the Soviet Union will be
showcased, but other countries will be considered as well
(e.g., Czechoslovakia, Romania).
MAJOR READINGS
Janos Kornai, THE ROAD TO A FREE ECONOMY
(W.W. Norton & Co., 1990)
Other sources: To be announced
Current articles from journals and the press
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Several short papers. One
mini research paper. Group presentations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
No knowledge of
economics is presumed.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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