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Course Info for ECON - 317 - 01, Fall 2026
Class number: 3201 Title: Development Economics Department: Economics
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 25 Current enrollment: 24 Available seats: 1
Start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 End date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 2:55PM-4:10PM, SH - N129 Instructor(s): Jogani, Chitra
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C+ or better in Economics 301. A grade of C+ or better in Economics 302 is recommended.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the economy of the developing or the lower- and middle-income countries. The course will discuss the institutional structure, the reasons for underdevelopment, and possible solutions to the unique challenges faced by the developing countries. Topics include comparative economic development, poverty, inequality, foreign aid, corruption, the situation of health, education, and the environment in developing countries. On completion of the course, a student will have an increased awareness of the challenges faced by developing countries and be able to use economic concepts to think and analyze the different issues.