ECON 329

Development and Economics

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Introduction for non-economics students to issues faced by developing countries. Topics include poverty alleviation, health and education, child and gender issues, urbanization, and globalization. Roles of international aid, non-governmental organizations (e.g., micro credit), and social institutions in development may also be examined.

Note: Credit for this course will not be counted toward degree programs in Economics.

Prerequisites: Second-year standing.

Undergraduate course in Economics offered by the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Social Sciences.