Courses
Econ
104 Introductory Macroeconomics
Introduces
theories of the determinants of output, employment, and inflation; the
role of government expenditure and taxation; the nature and control of
the money supply and alternative analyses of its influence; current policy
debates; and international trade and finance.
Econ
213 Economic Development: A Survey
Analysis
of the reasons for underdevelopment and the challenges of economic development
in developing countries. Students will learn how different theoretical
approaches lead to different analyses and policy proposals. We will study
key issues in the development process: the unequal distribution of income
and wealth, the determinants of economic growth, the role of agriculture
and industry in the development process, and the implications of increasing
globalization. Course makes intensive use of the Internet.
Econ
314 Economic Development in the Age of Globalization
(Speaking-intensive
course) Critical analysis of how globalization has changed prospects for
economic development. Study of conditions under which a developing country
can or cannot benefit from structural adjustment, the presently dominant
free-market-based development strategy. Analysis of the East Asian miracle,
particular challenges faced by transition economies and sub-Saharan Africa,
and the different development path in Latin America compared to East Asia.
Emphasizes engagement in academic controversy and development of presentation
and argumentation skills.
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