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Class number:
3312
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Title: Development Economics |
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Department: Economics |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 25 |
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Current enrollment: 21 |
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Available seats: 4 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MW: 6:30PM-7:45PM, MC - 225 |
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Instructor(s): Jogani, Chitra |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C+ or better in Economics 301 or Economics 302. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements |
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Note: C-, P or better in Economics 301/302 if taken Spring 2020 |
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. |