ECON 273
Spring 2018
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01
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This course will focus on macroeconomic theories and practices of growth and development by using the Sub-Saharan African economies as case studies. The course will be both a retrospective and prospective analysis of the Sub-Saharan African economies. In particular, it will attempt to provide some answers to various questions such as: What are the determinants of long-run growth? Why has Sub-Saharan Africa lagged behind the rest of the world in terms of economic growth and development? What are the economic explanations and implications of some of the conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa? What are the long run growth implications of foreign aid, remittances, and immigration? |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, WHY NATIONS FAIL Dambisa Moyo, DEAD AID
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Examinations and Assignments: Quizzes, Exams and a paper |
| Instructor(s): Bandaogo,Mahama Samir Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 10 |   |   |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 5 |
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