ECON 501(F) Development Economics I*
The course examines concepts, tools, and models in contemporary economic
theory that have proved relevant to development problems, and their application
in economic policymaking. Topics include growth processes and structural
change; investment and sources of saving; capital, labor, and technological
progress; policies for public, private, and foreign enterprises; policymaking and
negotiation in governments; and policies for reducing poverty and inequality.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: short papers, two midterms, and a final exam.
Prerequisites: Economics 251 and 252. Undergraduate enrollment limited and
requires instructor's permission.