Topics in Asian Economic History

Australia's largest trade partners are largely from Asia, and this subject provides an introduction to the economic history of various Asian economies, such as China and Japan. Using history and economic history textbooks for both countries and a neoclassical growth framework, the subject examines the contours of each country's development through the perspectives of industrialization, imperialism, institutions, and international engagement. Students will become knowledgeable of the evolution of Asian economies and be prepared to engage in discussions of Asian economic and business issues.

• 1Develop an intellectual framework to study Asian historical economic development;
• 2Apply neoclassical economy models to understand historic and contemporary economic development in Asia;
• 3Employ case studies and original research on Asian economies to provide insight into policymaking; and
• 4Demonstrate critical evaluation of competing theories and models using data and empirical methods.