ECON 0530 - INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introductory description and analysis of the economic systems of countries commonly referred to as less developed countries. Alternative development policies with respect to international trade, agriculture, industry, health, and education will be outlined. The roles played by government, population growth, environmental degradation, income distribution, and foreign aid will be discussed. The economic aspects of development will be stressed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (ECON 0100 and 0110) or ECON 0800 (MIN GRADE ‘C’)
Course Attributes: African Studies, Asian Studies, DSAS Global Issues General Ed. Requirement, Global Studies, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Global&Cross Cul GE. Req.

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