GOVT141B CM - East Asian Political Economy

The rise of East Asia has reshaped the global economy. Many theories try to explain this phenomenon. This course examines the economic development models adopted in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and China. It explores the complex and dynamic relationship among political institutions, government policies, industrial strategies, and the business community. The objective is to provide a theoretically informed survey of East Asia’s political economy landscape and familiarize students with the most important issues concerning the economic relationship between the East Asian region and the world, in particular the United States.

Prerequisite: GOVT 020 CM

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: GOVT141B CM