Topics in Growth and Development

ECONOMICS 6520

This course highlights important empirical facts concerning growth and development in various countries at different development stages. Fundamental growth theory is then provided for explaining these facts systematically and for evaluating the consequences of commonly adopted development policies. Topics vary, but may include population, human capital and labor market development, R&D and innovation, finance and growth, modernization and industrial transformation, world income disparities and poverty problems, institutions and political economy issues, environmental and social factors, and international trade and economic integration. Prerequisites: Econ 4011 and Econ 4021. Credit: 3 units.
Course Attributes: EN S; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC

Section 01

Topics in Growth and Development
INSTRUCTOR: Wang
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