ECONOMICS 206 - Community Development Economics and Finance

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

Resources for development are generally scarce in poor urban and rural areas. This course investigates how new economic and financial resources can be generated for and attracted to these areas, and how they can interact with human, organizational, and technical resources to encourage development. The spatial focus ranges from neighborhoods to regions. The course provides an introduction to financial instruments, institutions, and analysis across public, private, and third (non-profit) sectors. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or 160. (Gunn, offered alternate years)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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