Course Description

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).

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor