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. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: ECON 255 (may be taken concurrently).