Ec 550 Economics of Development
Examines problems of post-colonial legacy: underdevelopment and persistent poverty. Rapid population growth, uneven development, capital flight, dual economy, brain drain. Industrialization strategies, foreign trade, education and human capital, population slowdown, microcredit institutions, role of women.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as
Ec 450 and may be taken only once for credit.