316-319 Economic Development of East Asia

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On completion of this subject students should:

• have knowledge and appreciation of the working of the economic systems of East Asian economies;

• be familiar with the economic, social and political institutions of these countries;

• be able to critically evaluate economic literature written on these economies;

• be able to apply economic analysis to current policy issues of the region.

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Tools of economic analysis are applied to the problems and issues facing the economies of East Asia. Issues discussed include growth and structural change; impact of government policy on economic performance; international trade/investment and regional integration; markets, competition and economic efficiency; industrial organisation; income distribution and social issues; relationships with the world economy. Tools developed in this course can be used to analyse other developing economies.

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