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Economic Development - ECON336
This unit is designed to give students a critical understanding of the inherent problems facing underdeveloped and developing countries. It provides an in-depth analysis of the different explanations and measures that may be taken to foster economic development with a specific focus on the various constraints that may hinder economic development. The range of topics covered include: historical experience and major theories of economic development; income distribution and poverty; population growth; the role of education; international trade; sustainability; health; nutrition; third world debt and foreign aid; and the role of the market and institutions in fostering economic development.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Joseph Macri |
| Prerequisites: |
(STAT122 or STAT170 or STAT171 or PSY122) and 6cp at 200 level including (ECON200 or ECON201 or ECON203 or ECON204 or ECON214 or ECON215 or BBA204 or BBA214) |
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| NCCW(s): | ECON235 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Economics Faculty of Business and Economics |
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