ECON 1520 - The Economic Analysis of Institutions

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Brown University

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This course deals with the economic analysis of institutions, with a focus on developing countries. The first section covers institutions in traditional agrarian societies. Topics include consumption smoothing and the organization of land, labor and credit markets. The second section focuses on the role of the community in faciliating economic activity. Institutions include cooperatives, networks, marriage and the family. Prerequisites: ECON 1110 or 1130; and ECON 1620 or 1630; or equivalent.

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0.00 - 1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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