ECON 261
Spring 2014
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01
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| Crosslisting:
LAST 219 |
| Certificates: International Relations |
Why haven't at least some Latin American countries reached the status of developed country? Why are there such important differences in the degree of development of different Latin American countries? To what extent have foreign countries and institutions influenced the choice of economic policies? Why has Latin America abandoned import substitution industrialization? Are the current attempts at deeper integration into the global economy conducive to economic development, or are they detrimental to the region's poor (or both)? By exploring these and other questions, this course provides an introduction to Latin America's economic development. In our exploration, we draw on economic analysis, historical narratives, and case studies. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON101 OR ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Franko, Patrice. 2007. The Puzzle Of Latin American Economic Development. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Inc.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Written homework assignments, two term exams. |
| Instructor(s): Khamis,Melanie Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 10 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: X |
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