Political of (Global Cultures Flag/ Writing Flag) Gov 365L (#38750)/ANS 361 (#31705) Spring 2017 TTH 2:00-3:30, MEZ 1.208

Dr. Patricia L. Maclachlan Department of Government, BAT 3.150 Tel: (512) 232-1724 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Thursdays 9:00-12:00, or by appointment

This upper division course explores the distinctive structures and behavior of East Asian political , with special emphasis on , and South . After briefly exploring the postwar history of these three political economies and their experiences with rapid economic growth, we dive into three sets of interrelated themes: 1) the role of state intervention in the economy; 2) the causes and (sometimes surprising) economic consequences of political-economic corruption; and 3) recent transitions toward more market-oriented political economies. In keeping with the course’s Global Cultures Flag, we explore these themes with an eye to the cultural and institutional differences between state-market relations in and the West. The course also introduces students to political-economic concepts that will help them in their understanding of global economics and finance.

Prerequisites:

Students with 6 or more hours of Government have priority access to this course. Some knowledge of East Asia and or comparative /political economy is recommended but not required.

Course Requirements:

1. Quizzes on assigned readings (approx. 6): 10% Lowest quiz score will be dropped from semester total 2. Two short take-home essay assignments on required readings (800-1,000 words each): 20% Due Feb. 9 & Mar. 9 3. Research paper (approx. 3,000 words) in 2 drafts: 40% Proposal due Feb. 16 4. In-class paper presentation/discussant performance 10% 5. Final Exam (Fri., May 12, 9:00-12:00) 20%

1 Attendance Policy:

It is imperative that students attend all classes. Although the course requirements do not have a formal attendance component, students with 3 or more unexcused absences will have 5 points deducted from their final exam score.

Texts:

No books have been assigned for this course. All readings will be posted on Canvas.

Note on Research Papers:

This course carries the Writing Flag, which means we will focus on the development of advanced research and writing skills. You will produce three essays this semester, the most of important of which is a 3,000-word research paper. You may choose your own research topic or select one from a list that I will provide; you are welcome to explore East Asian countries and/or political-economic themes that are not addressed in the lectures and required readings. After submitting a 1-page proposal + preliminary annotated bibliography (due Feb. 16), you will complete two drafts of your paper; the first is due 48 hours before your scheduled in-class presentation. Your final draft will be due approximately 5-10 days after your presentation, depending on the presentation date. Only the second draft will receive a formal grade—but that grade will reflect the quality of your first draft, how effectively you incorporated critical feedback into your revisions, whether you submitted both drafts on time, etc.

In addition to presenting your research to the class, you will serve as a discussant to one other student. Your task as discussant will be to provide written recommendations for revisions to the author and to briefly present your most important recommendations—as well as questions for discussion—in class.

I strongly encourage you to take advantage of UT’s Undergraduate Writing Center, which offers free, individualized instruction on grammar, composition, and writing strategies. Located in PCL, the UWC’s trained tutors will work with you on drafts of your assignments, pointing out areas of concern and suggesting ways to improve them. To set up an appointment with a tutor, consult the UWC website: http://www.uwc.utexas.edu/

Class Guidelines: 1. Laptops and cell phones are not permitted for use in this classroom. 2. Students with disabilities are welcome to request appropriate accommodations. Please contact Services for Students with Disabilities (512-471-6259/ [email protected]) and the instructor for further information. 3. Students guilty of academic misconduct (e.g., cheating on an exam or

2 plagiarizing a paper) will receive a “0” for the assignment in question. No exceptions. Students should familiarize themselves with the following tutorial of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/services/instruction/avoidplagiarism.html 4. All lectures, class discussions, readings, films and supplementary newspaper articles are subject to examination. 5. Each (pre-announced) quiz will be administered promptly at 2:00. Make-up quizzes cannot be accommodated. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped from your final semester quiz grade. 6. All assignments must be completed on schedule. You may be exempted from this rule if you have a documented illness, military responsibilities, or a personal emergency, but you must alert me before the relevant due date. Late paper submissions will be penalized 5% per day beginning one hour after the deadline. 7. PowerPoint presentations will be posted on Canvas in advance of the lectures. These presentations will provide you with rough outlines of basic concepts and themes. To do well in this course, you must take detailed notes during lectures and discussions. 8. You are required to take the final exam during the timeslot (May 12, 9:00- 12:00) designated by the university. Do not make travel arrangements for that day. 9. Please arrive for class on time and inform me in advance of unavoidable absences, late arrivals, and early departures. 10. If you have any questions about the lectures and assignments or need extra assistance, you are welcome to set up an appointment with me. If your schedule conflicts with my office hours, I will arrange for an alternative meeting time.

Grading Scheme:

Letter Grade GPA Percentage Score A 4.0 94-100% A- 3.67 90-93 B+ 3.33 87-89 B 3.0 84-86 B- 2.67 80-83 C+ 2.33 77-79 C 2.0 74-76 C- 1.67 70-73 D+ 1.33 67-69 D 1.0 64-66 D- .67 60-63 F 0 59 & below

3 LECTURE SCHEDULE

Jan. 17: Introduction to the Course

No readings

Jan. 19, 24, 26, 31 & Feb. 2: Demystifying the East Asian “Economic Miracle”

After briefly summarizing key events in the postwar political economies of East Asia, we review critical assessments of the region’s so-called economic miracle. Why “miracle”? What makes East Asian growth economies different from those in the West? And how have those economies evolved over time?

 Feb. 2: Questions for first essay assignment distributed

LThe East Asian Miracle, Policy Research Report of the , 1993, pp. 1-26 (Introduction).

LPaul Krugman, “The Myth of Asia’s Miracle,” Foreign Affairs (Nov/Dec 1994): 62-78.

LJames Fallows, “How the World Works,” The Atlantic Monthly, December 1993, pp. 60-87.

Feb. 7 & 9: Seminar on Research & Writing

 Feb. 9: First essay assignment due in class

This two-part interactive lecture provides an in-depth overview of the research project focusing on the development of advanced research and writing skills in the social sciences. How do we turn a topic into a research question or hypothesis? What’s the difference between a theory and an argument, and how do both factor into our research projects? How can we make optimal use of our library system and other informational resources? How do we distinguish a “good” source from a “bad” source? What’s a “proposal,” and when are we ready to write one? What are the secrets to writing a well organized and convincingly argued paper?

Feb. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and Mar. 2: Approaches to State-Led Economic Growth

What was the role of the state during the rapid growth of East Asian economies? How did that role vary across countries in East Asia, and between

4 the region and the West? Finally, why can’t scholars seem to agree on the significance of state intervention in the market—particularly in Japan?

 Feb. 16: Brief research paper proposals due in class  Mar. 2: Questions for second essay assignment distributed

LChalmers Johnson, MITI and the Japanese Miracle (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1982), pp. 1-33.

LDaniel I. Okimoto, Between MITI and the Market: Japanese Industrial Policy for High Technology (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1989), pp. 1-54.

LAtul Kohli, “Where Do High Growth Political Economies Come From?: The Japanese Lineage of Korea’s ‘Developmental State,’” World Development 22:9 (1994): 1269-1293.

LAlice H. Amsden, Asia’s Next Giant: and Late Industrialization (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989), pp. 3-23 & 269-290.

LBarry Naughton, The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth (Cambridge: MIT Press, 2007), pp. 55-111.

LDwight H. Perkins, “Industrial Policy in China and : A New Model or a Replay of the East Asian Experience?” in Joseph E. Stiglitz and Shahid Yusuf, eds., Rethinking the East Asian Miracle (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001), pp. 247-94.

Mar. 7, 9, 21, 23 & 28: Crony Capitalism and Its Consequences

All countries experience corruption to some degree, but is corruption always bad for the economy?? As we tackle this question, we uncover the patterns of political-economic corruption in the region and their relationship to the legacies of “strong” states.

Mar. 9: Second essay assignment due in class Mar. 14 & 16: Spring Break – no classes

LBrian Woodall, Japan Under Construction: Corruption, Politics, and Public Works (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1996), pp. 25-50.

LDavid C. Kang, “Transaction Costs and Crony Capitalism in East Asia,” Comparative Politics 35: 4 (July 2003): 439-458.

5 LMinxin Pei, China’s Crony Capitalism: The Dynamics of Regime Decay (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2016), pp. 23-77 & 151-82.

Articles on Current Events: *Norimitsu Onishi and Ken Belson, “Culture of Complicity Tied to Stricken Nuclear Plant,” The New York Times, April 26, 2011. *Choe Sang-hun et al., “In Ferry Deaths, a South Korean Tycoon’s Downfall,” The New York Times, July 26, 2014. *Choe Sang-hun and Motoko Rich, “As Scandal Roils South Korea, Fingers Point to Mixing of Politics and Business,” The New York Times, January 2, 2017. *David Barboza, “Billions in Hidden Riches for Family of Chinese Leader,” New York Times, October 25, 2012. *William H. Overholt, “The Politics of China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign,” East Asia Forum, September 15, 2015.

Mar. 30, Apr. 4, 6, 11 & 13: East Asian Political Economies in Transition

This unit explores the impact of financial crises on East Asian political economies and variations in the region’s embrace of freer markets. What has changed in the government-business relationships of Japan, South Korea and China since the heyday of rapid growth, and what has stayed the same? And what are some of the major challenges confronting these countries today?

LRobert Wade, “Wheels within Wheels: Rethinking the Asian Crisis and the Asian Model,” Annual Review of Political Science 3 (2000): 85-115.

L Francis McCall Rosenbluth and Michael F. Thies, Japan Transformed: Political Change and Economic Restructuring (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2010), pp. 123-54.

LEdward J. Lincoln, “The Heisei Economy: Puzzles, Problems, Prospects,” Journal of Japanese Studies, 37:2 (Summer 2011): 351-75.

LMeredith Woo-Cumings, “Miracle as Prologue: The State and the Reform of the Corporate Sector in Korea,” in Joseph E. Stiglitz and Shahid Yusuf, eds., Rethinking the East Asian Miracle (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001), pp. 343-77.

LJamie Doucette, “The Post-Developmental State: Economic and Social Changes Since 1997,” in Michael J. Seth, ed., Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean History (London & New York: Routledge), pp. 343-56.

LKellee S. Tsai, Capitalism Without Democracy: The Private Sector in

6 Contemporary China (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2007), pp. 1-71.

LBarry Naughton, “China’s Economy: Complacency, Crisis & the Challenge of Reform,” Deadalus 143:2 (Spring 2014): 14-25.

For reference: LOECD Economic Surveys on Japan, China and Korea

Apr. 18, 20, 25, 27, May 2 & 4: Student Paper Presentations

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