ECON 417 - Economic Growth and Development

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

ECONOMICS

Description:

An analysis of theories of economic growth and development will be presented here. An attempt will be made to explore the dynamics of various countries at different stages of development so as to determine effective and efficient ways that may contribute to more advanced rates of growth especially for the lesser developed and developing countries. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Examine Economic theories explaining the location of economic activities and the growth or decline of regional economies (multi-state regions, states, counties, communities) (2) Analyze consequences of regional economic growth and development in terms of the distribution of benefits and costs across space and among local interest groups (3) Discuss public policies proposed to encourage local economic development and influence the distribution of benefits and costs resulting from development (4) Assess Shortcomings or trade-offs inherent with alternative public policies for local economic development

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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