Comparative Economics

In today's world economy, countries around the globe have fashioned their own versions of economic system compatible with their culture and social values. This course will focus on why and how this has occurred, through the investigation and critique of various countries' economic systems from a cultural point of view. Special emphasis will be given to the understanding of selected countries (including Germany, Japan, France, Sweden, Brazil, Russia, China, and India) and cultures and prevailing economic policies and institutions. Meets Core credit for social science