ECON 3355 Development Economics

Presents an overview of the field of Development Economics. It aims to demonstrate the application of economic theory to the problems of economic development inless developed countries. Topics covered include: economic growth, economicinequality, poverty, malnutrition, health, education, microfinance,gender, population growth, migration, and the rural economy.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ECON 2301. All students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, or Bachelor of Science in Materials Management and Logistics from VCoBE, must apply for and be admitted to VCoBE before they are allowed to enroll in the Advanced Business Core and Major coursework for their degree.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Economics & Finance

Offered

Spring (only)