ECON 300: Developmental Economics

Number of Sections: 1 | Days and Times: Mondays & Fridays (19:00-20:40 ICT)

Course Description

This course introduces students to key issues in development economics at both the micro and macro levels. We will examine the leading economic theories of economic development and consider historical and other empirical evidence. We will seek to generate insight into questions such as: Why do some countries grow faster than others?  What sorts of policies have had success in reducing poverty in developing countries? What are the appropriate roles for the state, markets, and civil society? How does a country’s history affect its development? In the last part of the class, students will make use of course concepts and findings to make presentations on country case studies.

Prerequisites: ECON 110: Introduction to Microeconomics