ASCL 70.30 The Business of Development in Asia

From the economic miracles of the East Asian Tigers to the rise of the supersize economic powerhouses of China and India, the Asian continent has captured the world’s attention as a dynamic site for economic growth and development. This course focuses on the diverse developmental experiences taking place on the Asian content to offer students a critical examination of the theory and practice of economic development.

The course begins with the fundamental question – what is development? – and then delves into its fraught historical origins, first as a practice of colonialism and then as a mode of nation-building. We then cover some of the most influential paradigms of development theory, evaluating each with case studies from the Asian region. The course ends with a contemplation of some of the most critical challenges to developmental pursuits today: what does it mean to develop in a world facing ecological devastation and where inequalities are growing at breakneck speed? Open to all classes.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages