INTB 4803 - International Economic Development

Institution:

MidAmerica Nazarene University

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Description:

An analysis of the causes and solutions to economic underdevelopment and poverty in developing countries. The roles attributed to market forces, state interventions, private firms and civil society organizations in alternative development strategies will be examined. Peoplecentered or participatory development will be contrasted with more technological and capitalintensive approaches. Important topic areas include theories of economic development, issues related to the global economy, the roles of human, natural and capital resources, and the contributions of different sectors of the economy to economic growth, including the specific importance of agriculture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mnu.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 782-3750

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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