ECON 40830 - Economic Growth

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This course is an introduction to the study of economic growth. After a brief preamble, the first two parts of the course review the "proximate determinants" of income levels and growth rates - factor accumulation, technology and efficiency - and discuss the relevant theoretical models. The third part looks at the "fundamental determinants" of differences in income levels and growth rates across countries. A final section of the course discusses current and future trends of demographic change, technical progress and the environment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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