SAST 281 - Issues of Economic Development in South Asia

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Staff. The purpose of this introductory course is to familiarize the students with the historical and conceptual framework in which the problems of development of South Asia are to be situated to develop a proper sense of perspective.The courseshould also enable them to understand the theoretical underpinnings of the experiences of the development processes and critically appreciate the problems and policy issues facing the regional economies.We will discuss the basic concepts and indicators of the development process and look at post-colonial India, Pakistan and Bangladesh as case studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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