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ECON0415A-F16

Macroeconomics of Development

The Macroeconomics of Economic Development
In this course we will examine macroeconomic aspects of economic development. We will explore theoretical models combining insights from growth theory, classical development theory, and structuralist macroeconomics. Topics include dualism, surplus labor, increasing returns, poverty traps, and the role of external and demand constraints in the growth process. We will also review applied work and case studies, in order to understand how these theories illuminate concrete issues that have faced developing countries (ECON 0240 or ECON 0250) 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91995
Subject Code:
ECON
Course Number:
0415
Section Identifier:
A

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ECON 0415

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Fall 2016

ECON0415A-F16 Seminar (de Souza)