— Economics of Growth
Empirical analysis of growth patterns and growth models. Emphasis on the relationship between macroeconomic management and long-term growth; the use of foreign capital in accelerating growth and its occasional mishaps; the comparison of growth performance in East Asia and Latin America since WW2; the experiences of centrally-planned economies and transitions to market-based growth; and the transformation from an industrial economy to a knowledge economy.
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Empirical analysis of growth patterns and growth models. Emphasis on the relationship between macroeconomic management and long-term growth; the use of foreign capital in accelerating growth and its occasional mishaps; the comparison of growth performance in East Asia and Latin America since WW2; the experiences of centrally-planned economies and transitions to market-based growth; and the transformation from an industrial economy to a knowledge economy. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027