Rido Thath
タット リドー

Development Economics

This seminar focuses on International and Development economics, i.e. the　economic issues in developing countries. In addition to the theories of economic growth and development, and international trade, selected topics pertinent to the problems of developing countries such as the problems of poverty　and inequality, population growth and urbanization, internal and international migration, environment, trade policies, balance of　payment, financial and economic crisis, foreign direct investment(FDI) and official development assistance（ODA） will be discussed. In the seminar, students are expected to actively participate in the discussion and make a presentation. The seminar will enable students to understand various development issues in developing counties and to be able to comprehend the differences between developing and developed countries, particularly between developing countries, mainly countries in Southeast Asia, and Japan. This course is helpful for students who are interested in working in other countries（as there are many Japanese companies outside Japan, especially countries in Southeast Asia）.