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This course examines the historical major economic, political, and social changes in the world economy in general and a comparative case study focus on East and Southern Asia. Discussion includes factors contributing to increases in economics performance, changes in the form of government, technological change (including industrialization), and episodes of integration and disintegration of the global economy. The course will also survey the impact of colonialism and the development of the nation-state and examines the theoritical approaches to economic development and growth.
Only students that are not on-campus and/or in Christchurch will be allowed to enrol for this course. This course is an intensive individualised instruction reading course delivered solely via distance with very minimal direct contact with the lecturer. Students taking this course will be reading one required book per week and complete weekly writing assessment in addition to completing a midterm essay test and a final essay exam.This course examines the major historical economic, political, and social changes in the world economy. These include factors contributing to increases in economics performance, changes in the form of government, technological change (including industrialization), and episodes of integration and disintegration of the global economy. Can there be development outside of a state structure? What is the role of economic organizations of society in development? These are some of the questions that we examine in these and in so doing we will survey some of the major theoretical approaches to understanding the politics of economic development.
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to:Read original articles in political science and international relations, political economy, economic history, and development studies journals;Have the knowledge and skills to analyse and evaluate the various theoretical approaches to political economy;Understand how the international economic system operates and understand the various mechanisms by which economies develop;Apply political science, economic and development theories and analysis to historical and contemporary episodes of contemporary political-economic issues;Understand the different perspectives and theories of development and change in the modern era;Analyse the competing interests, motivations and rhetoric of key stakeholders and interest groups;Conduct research and think critically and to develop academic writing styles to suit different purposes;Understand the issues and processes described and to relate them to current affairs and present-day issues of significance;Write well-structured, coherent, and concise essays that synthesize ideas as presented in discussion, readings, and research materials.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
POLS407, DIPL407, ILAP671
Alex Tan
Bates, Robert H; Prosperity and violence : the political economy of development ; 2nd ed; W.W. Norton & Co., 2010 ((Entire book)).
Bates, Robert H; The development dilemma : security, prosperity, and a return to history ; Princeton University Press, 2017.
Gourevitch, Peter Alexis; Politics in hard times : comparative responses to international economic crises ; Cornell University Press, 1986 ((Chapters 1, 2, 6)).
Haggard, Stephan. , Harvard University; Pathways from the periphery : the politics of growth in the newly industrializing countries ; Cornell University Press, 1990 ((Chapters 1, 2, 6 and 10)).
Nooruddin, Irfan; Coalition politics and economic development : credibility and the strength of weak governments ; Cambridge University Press, 2011 ((Chapters 1 to 3)).
North, Douglass Cecil; Structure and change in economic history ; 1st ed; Norton, 1981 ((Chapters 1 to 6)).
White, Lynn T; Political booms : local money and power in Taiwan, East China, Thailand, and the Philippines ; World Scientific, 2009 ((Chapters 1, 4, and 5)).
Domestic fee $1,937.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .