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Academic Year 2003/2004

Political Economy of Developing Countries
GOVT 271 FA
Crosslistings:
LAST 271
EAST 271

Why are some countries wealthy and equitable and others poor and unequal? Why have some poorer countries developed in a much more rapid, sustained and equitable manner than others in recent decades? These are some of the central questions we will address in this course. We will examine broad theoretical perspectives on development and compare the post-World War II experiences of two developing regions, Latin America and East Asia. In addition, we will examine the causes and consequences of the contemporary trend toward neoliberal economic reform in developing countries, and its relationship to the concept and reality of globalization.

MAJOR READINGS

Jean Dreze and Amartya Sen, HUNGER AND PUBLIC ACTION (1989)
United Nations Development Program, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1999

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Research project (involving research design and 10-12 page term paper), midterm examination, and final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Familiarity with macroeconomics recommended.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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