ECON 850 - Development Economics

Institution:

Trinity College

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Various hypotheses on the persistence of underdevelopment observed in most developing economies will be examined. Then the successes of some developing economies in their modernization will be discussed. Attention will also be given to such important issues as industrialization, demographic change and urbanization, growth in income and its distribution, international trade and finance, development strategies, the government role in promoting development, and the impact of foreign aid. Prerequisite:Graduate students need to have completed Economics 803 and Economics 805. Upper level undergraduates require Permission of Instructor and are strongly advised to have completed Economics 301 and Economics 302 1.00 units, Lecture

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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