Spring 2012

Development Economics

Listed in: Economics, as ECON-245

Formerly listed as: ECON-36

Faculty

Prakarsh Singh (Section 01)

Description

An introduction to the historical experience and current economic problems of developing countries, and survey of theories of economic growth and development.  Topics will include economic growth, health, education, urbanization, corruption, technology, aid, gender and institutions.  The course will throw light on market failures in developing countries and show how we can use the tools of economics to understand these problems and to evaluate policy options.

Requisite: ECON 111. Limited to 50 students. Spring semester.  Professor Singh.

ECON 245 - LEC

Section 01
Tu 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM MERR 4
Th 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM MERR 4

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2014, Fall 2015