PUBPOL598
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Economic Growth and Development Policy
Subject
PUBPOL
Catalog Number
598
Title
Economic Growth and Development Policy
Course Description
Basic principles and policy issues in the study of economic growth and development. The roles of physical, natural and human capital, technological innovation, productivity improvements, history and institutions in explaining patters and causes of variations in growth and developmental performance of countries. Effects on growth, development, wellbeing and poverty levels of many current policy issues including HIV/AIDS, financial crises, macro-stability, foreign aid and investment, debt burdens and forgiveness, governance and corruption.
Grading Basis
Graded
Consent (Permission Number)
No Special Consent Required
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Lecture
Crosslisted Courses
General Education Curriculum Codes
(STS) Sci, Tech, and Society, (W) Writing, (SS) Social Sciences