ECON 310 - Economic Development in Latin America

FC SSCI CD QFR

4 credits
This course examines why many Latin American countries started with levels of development similar to those of the U.S. and Canada but have diverged in the last two centuries. A significant portion of the course will involve discussion of the long-lasting impact of the historical policies driving this divergence. In particular, we will analyze the colonial and post-independence period to examine the roots of the weak institutional frameworks than could explain a low growth trajectory. Additionally, we will look at events in the past decade, comparing and contrasting the experience of different countries with respect to growth, poverty and inequality.
Prerequisites & Notes: Econ 101, Econ 253, and completed or currently enrolled in Econ 255.