International Development
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Overview
Subject area
PAF
Catalog Number
9450
Course Title
International Development
Department(s)
Description
The course provides an overview of the competing theories of economic development and growth, highlighting the importance of fundamental factors related to culture, geography, and institutions in shaping the prosperity of nations today. Students will learn about the challenges faced by governments, international organizations, and NGOs in addressing poverty and global income inequality, and the related approaches (successful and unsuccessful) taken. Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
029002