ECON 3163 Development Economics

3 credits
This course will discuss economic conditions that are unique to the economy of developing countries as well as identify and analyze macroeconomic issues, concepts and theories about the (proximate and ultimate) causes, proposed solutions and the implications of underdevelopment. The course will also survey and evaluate historical approaches and current trends towards alleviating poverty, as well as the unique investment challenges and opportunities for businesses in the developing countries. Prerequisites: ECON 2053 and ECON 2063