Income growth in Africa over the last twenty years has been slower than any other area in the developing world. This course will examine political and economic reasons for continued poverty on the continent and possible solutions to that dilemma. Questions to be addressed include: How has economic change in Africa differed from that in other parts of the world? What role can foreign aid play in alleviating constraints to development? Is food production per capita decreasing in Africa, and, if so, is this a problem? Have the structural adjustment and economic stabilization programs favored by the IMF and the World Bank had a positive or negative impact on African development? Are there viable alternatives to these programs? The professor will enrich the course with insights gained from his two years of experience as economic advisor to the President of Tanzania.