1. Text
The basic text is: Kennett, A New View of Comparative Economic Systems, Dryden Press, 2000. Most of the other readings are web accessible.
2. Course Requirements
1. 3 sets of written responses to 11% each - 33%.
2. A paper to be written on a country of your choice, addressing its economic structure and assessing any recent changes in it. Papers will be due on the last day of the reading period. Topics, including an outline and a bibliography are due by April 6. - 30%
3. A final examination - 30%
4. Attendance, preparedness, responsiveness - 4%.
All topics must be closely related to work we have done in class. Papers which do not conform to the outline and bibliography will not be accepted.
Class attendance is essential and contribution is desirable. Readings are all required, except where instructed, and are to be done before the class for which they are required. You may be called upon to comment on or describe the readings during class. Late assignments will be penalized, and may not be accepted if unjustifiably tardy.
3. Syllabus
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