ECO 445 - Economic Development

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Economics

Description:

Examination of development economics and developing nations, characteristics of developing countries and the effects of colonialism; definition of development and theories of development and theories of imperialism and development; the growth issue, economics of growth, growth and poverty and income distribution; the population issue and economics of population; the unemployment problem; theories and policies of urbanization and rural-urban migration; agricultural transformation and rural development; education and development; international trade theory and development; the balance of payments, exchange rates, and the debt problem; export promotion, imports, economic integration; direct foreign investment and foreign aid; development planning, fiscal and monetary policies, and the role of the state; global economic issues. Course Information: Prerequisites: ECO 201 and ECO 202, or ECO 315 for non-majors, or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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