Economics 44 - Topics in Developing Economics

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Dartmouth College

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09W, 10W: 10A, 2A This seminar considers microeconomic aspects of the causes and consequences of extreme poverty in the developing world. Recent research on topics such as child labor, credit, education, environmental degradation, fertility, gender discrimination, health, HIV/AIDs, insurance, malnutrition, social capital, and technology adoption will be considered in depth. Topics vary from year to year. Students are required to write a major research paper. Prerequisites: Economics 20, 21, and 24. Dist: SOC or INT; WCult: NW. Edmonds.

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.dartmouth.edu

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(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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