Addressees

Due to the current circumstances, the lecture “Japan’s Role in Global and Regional Economic Relations” (AEAS 2207) will not be delivered in person for the time being. Your access to the Moodle course room is essential. Enrolment key: JR_SoSe2020  

This course is part of the advanced module “International Economic and Business Issues of Japan” for the CEAS and MEAS Master program (AEAS 2207). It is also relevant for those in the Master BWL and Master Wirtschaftsingenieur programs. Erasmus exchange students are welcome. Students from other programs please contact the lecturer in advance.

Course description

Students will become acquainted to the dynamic global and regional economic relations of Japan. They will be introduced to the key role of Japanese business and international economic policy in shaping the production and other business networks of the Asia-Pacific region, including integration through inter-governmental forms like APEC and ASEAN+. Students will learn about options for cooperation with Japanese enterprises, in Japan itself, in third countries like South East Asia, and in a home market like Germany.

Topics addressed

1. Competitiveness and external trade
2. Foreign direct investment
3. Special mechanisms like sôgô shôsha, etc.
4. Economic relations with East Asia, focusing on regional production networks
5. Economic relations with the US
6. Economic relations with Europe/Germany
7. Japan’s external monetary economic relations
8. Asia-Pacific Integration

Course type

Lecture, 4 ECTS credit points

Language

English

Methods of Assessment

Written exam

Location

LE 104

Time

Monday, 16.15 -17.45

Kick off meeting

Monday, April 20, 2020

Contact

Mihaela Suhalitca, LE 735
mihaela.suhalitca (at) uni-due.de, Tel.  0203-379-4185