Economic Growth and Development

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Overview

Subject area

ECO

Catalog Number

356

Course Title

Economic Growth and Development

Department(s)

Description

This course studies cross-country development patterns using an analytical framework grounded in economic theory. The topics covered include population growth, technological progress and its international diffusion, globalization, income inequality, natural resource misallocation, government policy, political institutions, corruption, and their connection with economic growth and development. A wealth of economic data and case studies from developed and developing countries are presented and analyzed using theoretical models of economic development.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

027593

Course Schedule