ECN 251, 252 - Development Economics

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 252.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics .
The course begins with an introduction of the concept and measurement of economic growth and development. Models of growth and development processes are then analyzed. Problems in areas such as population, education, savings and capital formation, natural resources, foreign trade, foreign aid, etc. are examined, and possible policy measures are explored.