Question 1 (45 points)
The economies of China and South Korea emerged from two different political systems. However, the
two countries development policies and trajectories may present similarities.
1. Compare and contrast the two countries’ economic development policies by showing the similarities
and differences (hint: like we did in class for Hong Kong and Singapore). Are there any elements the
two countries borrowed from the Japanese development model? (25 points)
2. Select two economic indicators to compare and contrast the development of the two countries,
using data from the World Bank and/or other trusted official data sources (e.g., UN, country’s
statistical offices, etc.). At least two graphs/charts are required. Make sure to explain the trends. At
least 2 resources outside the textbook are required, and at least 1 must be peer-reviewed. (15
points)
3. APA format for citation and references (5 points)
Max: 2 pages
Question 2 (20 points)
1. Select two economic indicators to compare and contrast the development of Hong Kong and
Singapore, using data from the World Bank and/or other trusted official data sources (e.g., UN,
country’s statistical offices, etc.). At least two graphs/charts are required. Make sure to explain the
trends. At least 1 peer-reviewed resource, outside the textbook is required. (18 points)
2. APA format for citation and references (2 points)
Max: 1 page
Question 3 (25 points)
The ASEAN countries of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines were hard hit by the Asian
currency crisis.
1. Explain the origin of this crisis and the impact it had on the four countries (you need to go beyond
the class notes). At least two resources outside the textbook (and one being peer-reviewed) are
required. (10 points)
2. Select one economic indicator to stress the impact of the crisis on the four countries, using data
from the World Bank and/or other trusted official data sources (e.g., UN, country’s statistical offices,
etc.). At least one graph/chart is required. Make sure to explain the trends. At least 1 resource
outside the textbook is required (need NOT to be peer-reviewed). (12 points)
3. APA format for citation and references (3 points)
Max: 1.5 pages
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