EC242 
 The Japanese Economy 
 0.5 
An introduction to the Japanese economic experience from remote 
cultural foundations to the contemporary  economic miracle.  
Special emphasis will be given to modern social and economic 
institutions, contemporary economic behaviour and performance, 
comparisons with other developed economies, and opportunities for 
beneficial adaptation of features of the Japanese economy. 
Prerequisite: EC120 (or EC101), EC140 (or EC102).