PUBPOL598

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Economic Growth and Development Policy

School of Public Policy PPS - School of Public 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