ECON 420
Theory of Economic Development
Units: 1.5
Hours: 3-0-0
An advanced course in the economics of development with reference to developing countries. Students will learn to analyze issues and policy problems faced by developing countries using formal economic models. Topics may include: theories of growth, agriculture, demography and labour markets, education and health, rural credit markets, globalization, and market and non-market institutions.
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate course in Economics offered by the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Social Sciences.