Discussions Question (400 words)
Thread Rubric: Here is what I am looking for in these threads. My goal is to key you in on some of the social/political issues in a region and improve your understanding of the topic. The threads are designed to enhance the course and provide a written question, Many of the threads my require some online research. It takes only a few minutes.
Critical Thinking Question:
As discussed in the text, at different times, scholars have argued that Confucian ideology limited economic growth, while more recently, this same ideology has been used to explain the rapid economic growth of the region. Think about these two contrasting arguments. How can they be reconciled? What about the relationship between other ideologies or belief systems (e.g., Christianity) on economic growth?