ECON 209 - Economic Development

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3SS, CD, QP-H
A survey of the factors that are thought to determine the economic performance of poor and middle income countries. Topics covered include the meaning and measurement of development, inquality, labor markets, heatlh outcomes, population growth, the role of institutions, foreign aid, theories of economic growth, trade, and the role of international institutions. Where appropriate the course will also look at historic parellels in today’s high income countries.
Enrollment Limit: 40
Instructor: T. Pfutze
Prerequisites & Notes
Econ 101 or 102.