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 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.