POL 354 - Political Economy of Developing Countries

4 credits (Fall)

Following a brief examination of the main theoretical approaches taken in the study of development, students apply these approaches to a comparison of several less-developed countries. Emphasis on the interplay between domestic and international factors in the path to industrialization.

Prerequisite: Third or fourth-year standing and POL 250, POL 251, POL 257, POL 258, POL 261, POL 262 (offered 2013 Spring), or POL 273. ECN 111 is highly recommended.
Instructor: Driscoll