PSED 390 - Issues in Political Economy & Developmnt

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course focuses on the key themes relating to economic and political development. It examines the way actors shape the distribution of power and wealth in the Indian polity and economy. It seeks to understand the obstacles and opportunities currently facing India. The main questions addressed by the course are; How do we define development and who is development for? What are the political and economic factors shaping development? How does the struggle for power and wealth affect issues of poverty, equality and justice? The course will emphasize political economy of development in the Indian context, but the debates and discussions will also deal with issues affecting developing countries overall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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