ECON 209 - Economic Development

FC SSCI QFR

4 credits
This course offers a survey of the different theories and the empirical evidence on the factors that determine economic performance in low- and middle-income countries. The first part broadly covers the meaning and measurement of development, such as indicators of poverty, inequality, and demographic variables. The second part will introduce the student to the major theories that try to explain economic development. The final section will focus on policy issues, especially the dismal record of foreign aid.

Prerequisites: ECON 101.