ECON 366
Fall 2020
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01
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| Course Cluster and Certificates: African Studies, African Studies Minor |
This course presents an examination of the characteristics of developing economies and an evaluation of various policies to foster development. Specific topics include health, education, savings and credit, microfinance, insurance, and institutions, with particular emphasis on experimental and quasi-experimental methods of rigorous evaluation. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON301 OR ECON302 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFST-MN)(ECON-MN)(ECON)(EDST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
The course is based on journal articles and texts from a reading list provided by the instructor.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Approximately 10 problem sets, a midterm and final exam, and a research paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
I will teach predominantly online, with occasional in-person sessions for small-group games and discussion. |
| Instructor(s): Zhao,Xiaoxue Times: ..T.R.. 01:00PM-02:20PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 23 | | SR major: 11 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 16 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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