POLT 212 - Political Economy of Development in Asia

FC SSCI CD

4 credits
A survey of the relationship of politics and economy in India, China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, including: legacies of historical structures, effects of imperialism, state formation, rural development, industrial development, finance, and international economic relationships. Key issues include: capitalism vs. state socialism, export-led industrialization vs. import substitution, and the position and role of labor. Written work consists of two take-home open-book essays and weekly blogs.