Northern BC in the Global Economy

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course compares the economic characteristics of northern British Columbia with other Canadian regions. Regional development in the context of global economic integration is examined. Past and present regional economic development programs and initiatives taken by various levels of government are analyzed and contemporary resource projects discussed. Prerequisite(s): ECON 100-3 and ECON 101-3, or permission of the instructor Preclusion(s): ECON 407-3