ECON240

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ECON240

The Economy of Japan ECON240 SP

Crosslistings: EAST239

Not Currently Offered

This course is designed to give students a basic factual background of the Japanese economy and an understanding of some current economic issues. The major objective is to present students with an overall big picture of the Japanese economy. Some of the issues that will be addressed include rapid economic growth, export-led growth, industrial policy, international trade, saving, and Japanese industrial structure. The economic models involve the use of some calculus.

MAJOR READINGS

THE JAPANESE ECONOMY by Tatatoshi Ito

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON

Prerequisites: ECON111 and ECON112 or ECON105

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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