3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
This course is designed to introduce students to issues and problems related to international economic development. Topics covered include a description of the current situation in developing countries and the history of growth and development. The course is grounded in the body of theory associated with economic development, but concentrates on the many practical problems such as poverty, population growth, urbanization, education and the environment. The three areas with the greatest attention are agricultural development, international trade, and policy analysis for developing countries.
Learning Outcomes1Build an appreciation for the conditions and constraints of contemporary life in developing countries.
2Have your own notions of what it means to live in poverty, the challenges of improving welfare, and the role of economics in development.
3Demonstrate how economic principles, models, and analysis can help evaluate and refine approaches to improving human welfare in developing countries.
4Develop the ability to analyze and write about real-world problems and solutions. The course, particularly the assignments, will allow you to acquire technical skills that will contribute to your future professional work.
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