AEM 2350

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AEM 2350
Introduction To The Economics Of Development

Course information provided by the 2022-2023 Catalog.

This course is intended as an introduction to the economics of low income countries. It focuses on the policies and constraints to promoting growth and development.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: at least one full semester university course in introductory economics.

Course Attribute (CU-ITL, CU-SBY)

Outcomes

  • Students will be able to understand the nature of poverty and how it is measured.
  • Students will be able to understand how economic growth is measured and how this correlates to alternative measures of development.
  • Students will be able to understand the structural changes in the economy that occur as a country increases per capita income.
  • Students will be able to understand the leading economic models explaining these changes.
  • Students will become familiar with competing views of how economic policy can best promote economic growth and development.
  • Students will be able to understand how linkages to the international economy can promote or hinder the process of economic growth and development.

Distribution Category (SBA-AG)

When Offered Fall, Summer.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - Three. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1010 AEM 2350   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Online Meeting
    • Jul 10 - Jul 28, 2023

    • Upton, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Daily recorded lecture to watch prior to each class. Expect readings, listening to podcasts, two individual assignments, and self-guided group work in addition to regular meeting times. This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3215