ECON 44800 - Economics of Developing Countries

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This course introduces students to key areas of development economics and explores some of the major economic policy issues relating to developing countries. This is accomplished by presenting applicable economic models and empirical evidence for theories of growth and development, poverty and income distribution, human resources, labor markets and employment, industrialization and technology, agriculture and rural development, monetary and fiscal issues, inflation, foreign trade and payments, foreign and domestic capital, economic aid, the operation of markets, and the role of government in development. The economic analysis presented in this course specifically relates these topics to the conditions in developing countries.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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