The class is taught in English and will examine Taiwan’s economic development from about 1860 to the present. The course will be organized topically (and roughly chronologically). We will start by examining Taiwan’s important crops (tea, sugar and rice) and how these affected Taiwan’s economic development from roughly 1860-1970. Then we will briefly look at the development of Taiwan’s natural resources. Finally we will consider Taiwan’s rise as a manufacturing power. We will look at Taiwan’s first labor-intensive manufactured export, woven hats, which were produced and exported in the pre-war era, but then mainly focus on Taiwan’s post-war export boom and its modern growth, particularly the electronics industry. There will be six group projects based on the readings listed below. Groups will usually be randomly assigned. Lectures will be put on line. During class, I will use Zuvio (an interactive question-and-answer software) to review the material and sometimes do a little additional lecturing. You will also be given time in class to work on the group projects. You will also have the chance to do a short individual extra -credit paper if you wish.