Political Economy of Development and Underdevelopment

3 credits

This course applies political economy perspectives to issues in global development. Topics may include: theories of global capitalism and economic development, global poverty, crises (such as famine, debt, climate, and conflict emergencies), as well as the role of bodies such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, aid agencies, and NGOs. Major regions covered will include Latin America, Africa, and Asia. ***Prerequisite: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours.***