Mar 29, 2024  
2014-2015 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2020 
    
2014-2015 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2020 [Archived Catalog]

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ECON 402 - Economic Development


The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed analysis of the causes of economic growth and structural changes in an economy that take place when growth occurs. Attention is given to theories of economic development and growth as they apply to developed and developing economies, as well as policy options and modes of analysis. Other areas of discussion include income distribution, employment, education, savings, fiscal and monetary policy, foreign investments and foreign aid.

Prerequisites: ECON 130 - Introduction to Economics , or ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.



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