Perspectives on Economic Development

3 credits · Undergraduate

Economists have long debated whether the task of development should be entrusted largely to market forces, or whether there is a role for the state in directing a nation’s economic affairs. These debates continue. We assess critiques of economic analysis of development and students are encouraged to debate these issues. PREREQUISITES: ECON 1101.03, ECON 1102.03 with minimum grades of C FORMATS: Lecture