University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

ECON-3784 (3) Economic Development and Policy

Introductory course in Economic Development, designed for non-majors. Students are introduced to the major issues in development economics. Students will explore empirical, theoretical, and policy issues in economic development. Emphasis is placed on the controversial issues in this literature, requiring students to explore competing, and often conflicting, perspectives of these issues. Prereqs., ECON 2010 and 2020. Prerequisites: Economic (ECON) majors are restricted from taking this course.