POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT
An introduction to the political economy of development. Why are some countries more economically developed than others? To help answer this question, examine leading theories of economic development. In light of these theories, then examine the development experiences of three major regions of the world. Consider a series of issues about development, including the effect of ethnic diversity, corruption, natural resources, and women's empowerment on economic development. Conclude with an examination of the effects of international interactions-via trade, foreign aid, migration, and war-on economic development.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Address the question of why some countries are rich and others poor. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Examine leading theories of economic development. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the development experiences of three of the world's major regions. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Consider selected issues—including ethnic diversity, corruption, natural resources, and women's empowerment—in economic development. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Understand the effects of interactions between nations—via trade, foreign aid, migration and war—on economic development. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Address the question of why some countries are rich and others poor. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Examine leading theories of economic development. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the development experiences of three of the world's major regions. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Consider selected issues—including ethnic diversity, corruption, natural resources, and women's empowerment—in economic development. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Understand the effects of interactions between nations—via trade, foreign aid, migration and war—on economic development. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027