The Political Economy of International Development Cooperation

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

What makes some countries richer and more developed than others? What is the role of foreign aid? These questions have puzzled social scientists for many generations. Politics, public policy, and human organizational choices are becoming increasingly important factors for scholars who are addressing this puzzle. In this course, we will engage in a critical evaluation of the existing schools of thought and how these address the politics of development. We will pay particular attention to the situation in non-industrial societies and actively follow the contemporary debate on international development aid.