ASIAN 4498

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ASIAN 4498
Asian Political Economy

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This is an advanced seminar on the political economy of East and Southeast Asia. Our central task is to uncover the political underpinnings of economic performance across countries and over time. Along the way, we will address issues such as corruption and rent-seeking, the developmental state, class conflict, ethnic politics, reform and stagnation, and democracy.


Prerequisites GOVT 1313, GOVT 1817, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (SSC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (EAAREA, SAAREA, SEAREA)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: GOVT 4194

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18542 ASIAN 4498   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Pepinsky, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18642 ASIAN 4498   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Pepinsky, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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