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4.00 Credits
A study of Economic Development in Latin America that includes: Economic problems, Poverty and the distribution of income, Development strategies in the region, Populism, The crisis of dept and the return of private capital in the 90s, Currency crisis, Fiscal politics and the role of the public sector, Inflation and stabilization on Latin America and Economic growth in Latin America.
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3.00 Credits
To apply theoretical instruments to analyze a combined selection of Chilean economic problems. Through the process we will seek to strengthen the knowledge of economic theories and illustrate the form in which to apply them to analyze concrete economic problems in Chile.
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6.00 Credits
Taught as AFRS 3000 'Development Studies Seminar' at host institution. An interdisciplinary course, divided in 3 sections which covers: Ugandan Culture and Society, Precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial history; contemporary political and economic issues; social anthropology. 1) Development Studies: This section of the course is divided into two parts: a theoretical framework and general introduction to development studies, followed by modules concentrating on contemporary development issues in Uganda. The introductory section includes study of development theories and approaches; rural development and appropriate technologies; urban development; resource allocation; development planning and project evaluation; public and private sector; multinational organizations and nongovernmental organizations. Students select one of the modules offered to pursue further study. These modules include: a) Gender Studies: gender issues in resource allocation and distribution at household, community, and national levels; household decision making. b) Public Health Issues: theoretical aspects of public health; strategies of public health promotion in Uganda; HIV/AIDS education and effect on society; reproductive health; maternal and child health. c) Grassroots Development: development theory applied to grassroots efforts; self-reliant participatory development; dependency thinking.
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3.00 Credits
"In this course one proposes a theory about the evolution of the Mexican economy, with which suggests that the flourishing of the small Business and the creation of huge private corporations are the product of the deficiency of social capital. What's more, it makes a follow up of the Mexican Macroeconomy from the 80's until our days, putting special emphasis on related questions as to large scale inequalities and the crisis of financial institutions."
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4.00 Credits
Does foreign aid work? Structural adjustment; issues and options. Does the World Bank provide an "infrastructure for development". What are IMF programs in developing countries? Financial liberalization in developing countries. Lessons from East Asia. Environment and development. Governance-democracy-development in Third World countries. Defining social capital and the non-profit sector. NGO-State relationship; strategic NGO management and funding; NGO coordination in practice. Finance versus poverty. The role of foreign direct investment in developing countries. Ideas, ideology, and perspectives on economic policy.
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course aims to develop thinking and communication skills as well as factual knowledge about development. Based around a number of different themes - including HIV/AIDs, debt relief, Africa, general development issues - this course will center on the UN Millenium Development Goals, drawing from the original document and the 2003 and 2005 Reports. It is a timely and very relevant course given the current global climate and will give students a good introduction to development issues. Taking a rather interactive approach, the course will include social meetings, speakers, presentations as well as normal essay and quiz assessment.
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5.00 Credits
EC 3040 Economics of Less Developed Countries at Trinity College; The problems facing the less developed countries of the Third World are among the greatest challenges facing the world today. This course will focus on the diverse structures and common characteristics of less developed countries and will offer an evaluation of policies being pursued. Assessment: 1 term test, 1 essay, 1 x 3 hour exam.
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3.00 Credits
On 1 May 2004, eight central and eastern European countries together with Cyprus and Malta joined the European Union (EU). The "Eastern Enlargement" was the EU's biggest enlargement ever in terms of scope and diversity. This course discusses the process of integration within the European Union and analyzes the Eastern Enlargement of the EU. We will start with a look at the historical evolution and the institutions of the EU. The main part of the course offers an extensive discussion of the pros and cons of the Eastern Enlargement: a) effects on the Common Agricultural Policy b) effects on the community budget c) effects on the migration of labor, etc. At the end of the course students should be in the position to discuss the costs and benefits of the Eastern Enlargement.
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0.00 - 10.00 Credits
This course consists of independent study under the direction of a faculty member and is intended for students participating in off-campus programs. Course requirements may include substantial writing as determined by the director. The director will disenroll a student early for failure to meet course requirements. Students who have been disenrolled or who have failed at the end of the first semester are disqualified for Special Studies in the following term.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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