ECN 372 - Seminar in Economic Development

4 credits

Processes of growth and change in developing societies. Both theoretical and empirical modes of analysis introduced in the literature covered. Topics chosen from among population growth, agricultural development, industrialization, investment in human capital vs. physical capital, the balanced-unbalanced growth controversy, noneconomic factors in development and underdevelopment.

Prerequisite: ECN 280 with grade S, C, or better. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ECN 286, MAT 336, or STA 336; with grade S, C, or better when used as a prerequisite.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: McGavock