ECON 4700 - Economic Development

Credits: 3
Max Credit: 3

Encompasses the study of institutional and social, as well as economic, mechanisms for modernizing an economy while eliminating absolute poverty. Covers the economic concepts that help us explain why some countries are poor and how economic policies can assist those countries in becoming more developed. Case studies of specific country experiences are presented along with the economic theories in an integrated manner.

Prerequisite: ECON 3010.
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