ECON 386 - Growth & Development

Surveys the main economic models of growth and development. Topics include: Why are some countries rich and others poor? Can less developed countries catch up with the income level of the developed world? What are the determinants of economic growth and development? Can growth continue forever? The course addresses policy issues related to poverty, income distribution, structural change, savings, foreign trade.

Pre-req: ECON 200 and ECON 201
3 credits