AEM 2350

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AEM 2350
Introduction To The Economics Of Development

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

This course is intended as an introduction to the economics of low income countries. It focuses on the policies and constraints to promoting growth and development.

When Offered Fall, summer.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ECON 1110, ECON 1120.

Distribution Category (SBA-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL, CU-SBY)

Outcomes
  • Students will be able to understand the nature of poverty and how it is measured.
  • Students will be able to understand how economic growth is measured and how this correlates to alternative measures of development.
  • Students will be able to understand the structural changes in the economy that occur as a country increases per capita income.
  • Students will be able to understand the leading economic models explaining these changes.
  • Students will become familiar with competing views of how economic policy can best promote economic growth and development.
  • Students will be able to understand how linkages to the international economy can promote or hinder the process of economic growth and development.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16493 AEM 2350   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: ECON 1110, ECON 1120.

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