Introduction to Economic Development
Economics · 3 hrs Lecture
Offering schedule: contact department
The calendar doesn't say which term this runs in. The sections below show the terms it actually runs in this year.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
ECON-1106 prerequisites
Taking ECON-1106 is a prerequisite for 16 courses directly, and opens 54 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- ECON-2101Intermediate Economics: Micro
- ECON-2102Intermediate Economics: Macro
- ECON-2201Mathematics for Economics and Finance
- ECON-2303Labour Economics
- ECON-2304Income Distribution and Industrial Relations
- ECON-2305Canadian Economic History
- ECON-2306Canadian Economic Development
- ECON-2311Economics of Natural Resource Extraction
- ECON-2315Indigenous Economic Development
- ECON-2317Environmental Economics
- ECON-2318Energy Economics
- ECON-2402Money, Banking and Financial Systems
- and 4 more.
Where ECON-1106 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course provides an introduction to economic theory, while simultaneously emphasizing how such theory improves the understanding of issues facing developing countries. Both branches of economics (microeconomics and macroeconomics) are covered. Issues typically discussed include economic inequality, environmental economics, economic growth, financial crisis and international trade.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ECON-1102 | ECON-1103 | ECON-1104.
Note
This course is not intended for Economics majors.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.