ECON-33053 credit hours

Development Economics

Economics · 3 hrs Lecture

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ECON-3305 prerequisites

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ECON-2101Intermediate Economics: Micro

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ECON-1102Introduction to Economics: Micromin C
ECON-1104Introduction to Economic Theory
ECON-1106Introduction to Economic Developmentmin B

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Description

This course provides a survey of current economic issues facing less developed countries, and an introduction to the study of development economics. In addressing the major questions of economic development, the course considers both economic theories as well as the existing empirical evidence. Among the issues addressed are poverty, income distribution, human capital formation, population and employment growth, rural-urban migration and rural development. This course also provides students with an opportunity to examine the major debates involving international economic development.

Requisite courses

ECON-2101 or permission of the Instructor [prerequisite(s)].

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