The topic must be related to the theme of the course – What has been the role of export-led growth in Asia (or in a particular country)?
Your final paper should run about 7-8 pages and is due on the last day of class. You should also be prepared to give a presentation on your paper during the last two weeks of classes.
Structure
This is a traditional research paper. You should begin with a question or series of questions, your account of research and the state of debate on your question and a conclusion based on your research.
Topics
The topic must be related to the theme of the course – the development and current state of the economies of Asia. Note: I do not want any papers on either Abenomics or the financial crisis in East Asia, though you could write a paper on a country’s performance since the crisis. Other possible topics may include:
- To what extent have the major economies of Asia relied on state-led development?
- What has been the role of export-led growth in Asia (or in a particular country)?
- How important has the use of capital and exchange controls been in countries that have used them (India, China, Malaysia)?
- What has been the role of the IMF in Asia?
- Are the growth rates of India and/or another country or group of countries sustainable?
- What is the role of trade with China and Japan in the development of other economies in Asia?
- What kind of development path has a particular country pursued? (Any Asian country)
- To what extent has the development of the smaller economies of Asia (or a particular country) been driven by FDI from other countries?
- To what extent has the development of Asian economies (or a particular country) been driven by low wages?
- What do social indicators tell us about the state of human development in Asia (or in a particular country)?
- How have economic reforms in, for example, India, China and Vietnam affected living standards and social indicators?
- What is the status of women in a country or countries?
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