HST 372 - The Political Economy of Japan

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Japan’s economic development since 1600: merchant versus samurai, the opening to world trade, industrial revolution, the war economy, the “Japanese miracle”, and the ongoing aftermath of the stock-market collapse. Special attention to the subjective experiences of the men and women who built Japan’s unique economic achievements.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or higher.