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ECN 802

The Economies of East Asia

This course is a general survey of the economies in East Asia, including Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The emphasis is on their patterns of economic development and inter-relationships. Topics to be covered include growth and development, international trade and investment, financial and exchange rate systems, as well as public policies. Current economic issues will also be discussed, particularly those with relevance to Canada. Economic trends and related news items will be presented and examined in the light of their historical background and existing social and political context.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Liberal Studies: UL

Prerequisites

(ECN 201 or ECN 204 or ECN 210) or Direct Entry

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

None

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