Political Economy of East Asia

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In recent decades, the East Asian region has often been described as a model of socioeconomic development, which newly developing regions should emulate. This course will encourage learners to explore the extent to which the East Asian paradigm of development is valid for other regions. This course will explore the cultural and historical factors contributing to the political and economic trajectories China, Korea, and Japan. Through studying East Asia’s unique sociopolitical and economic trajectory, students should be equipped to better contextualize and assess the challenges and opportunities currently facing the Peoples Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and the Koreas.