ECON 166
Development Economics
Uses theory and empirics to understand the economies of low- and middle-income countries. Explores the concept, determinants, and consequences of economic growth, drawing on historical and cross-country evidence. Topics include poverty, inequality, agriculture, demography, and strategies of risk management.
Topics
- poverty
- inequality
- agriculture
- demography
- and strategies of risk management
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Uses theory and empirics to understand the economies of low- and middle-income countries. Explores the concept, determinants, and consequences of economic growth, drawing on historical and cross-country evidence. Topics include poverty, inequality, agriculture, demography, and strategies of risk management.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027