The Economics of Developing Countries-Lower Level
ECON 266
Spring 2027
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This course provides students with the foundations of the study of development economics. It begins by reviewing how economists think about and measure income, poverty, and inequality, and then explores how these outcomes shape and are shaped by human development (including, e.g., education and health), institutions, and markets. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| 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:
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| Instructor(s): Keats,Anthony Bruno Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 30 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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