The course provides an overview of fundamental issues in the Japanese and Korean economies. The focus is on prevailing patterns and observed or emerging trends of change.
Introduction to the Economy of Japan and Korea
Japan
Description
The lecture provides an overview of the essential structures and developments in the Japanese economy since 1990. Earlier developments will also be considered where relevant to understanding the current situation.
Overview of topics
Literature
Will be announced at the beginning of the lecture series (approx. 2 articles per session)
Lecturer
Dr. oec. Georg D. Blind (georg.blind@uni-due.de) - Japan
Korea:
Content:
The course basically covers an overview of the experience of the Korean economic growth as one of the Asian 4 tigers. And it explores the strategy as well as the industrialization process for its economic growth. Ultimately it figures out and compares the source of economic growth of the Korean economy.
Topics:
Experience of economic growth
Strategy of economic growth
Heavy and chemical industrialization policy
Economic growth and productivity convergence
Intangible capital and economic growth
Growth accounting and source of economic growth
Lecturer:
Keunhee Rhee, PhD (keunh.rhee@gmail.com, kpcghlee6380@snu.ac.kr)
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