Economists, historians and political leaders have for centuries debated whether or not political expansion and war are economically motivated, whether they serve to strengthen or weaken the economy, and how any economic gains or losses are distributed. This course will investigate both historical and contemporary analyses of the economic motivations and consequences of imperialism and war, distinguishing political and economic imperialism, with a particular focus on the recent history of the United States. Suggested prerequisites: EC 201 and EC 202.
Topics in East Asian Economic Development
Discussion of:Rapid East Asian development in the last decades; uniqueness of East Asian development; the sustainability of China's rapid growth; causes of the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98; implications of East Asian experience on other developing countries. Recomended: EC 201 and EC202
