Overview
Write an essay on one of the following topics. You may rely on what was covered in the lectures as well as other sources. (minimum 800 words).
(a) Summarize a major economy-related problem currently faced by Japan by presenting data. Subsequently, draw implications or/and ideas from the experiences of countries/regions other than Japan to resolve the problem. You may consider the experiences of one specific country/region, a group of countries/regions, or countries/regions in general. Present data to verify your analysis in the essay.
(b) Choose a specific country/region, a group of countries/regions, or countries/regions in general. Thereafter, summarize a major economy-related problem currently faced by the country/region by presenting data. Then, draw implications or/and ideas from the experiences of Japan to resolve the problem. Present data to verify your analysis in the essay.