GOVT271 - Political Economy of Developing Countries

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Political Economy of Developing Countries
GOVT 271 SP

Crosslistings:
LAST 271
EAST 271

This course explores the political economy of development, with a special focus on poverty reduction. We discuss the meaning of development, compare Latin American to East Asian development strategies (focusing on Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, and Taiwan), examine poverty reduction initiatives in individual countries (including Bangladesh, Chile, and Tanzania), and evaluate approaches to famine prevention and relief. Throughout the course, we pay close attention to the role of procedural democracy, gender relations, market forces, and public action in promoting or inhibiting development.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

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.

Students who wish to be eligible to register for the course during Drop/Add should add themselves to the enrollment request system during on-line registration. Enrollment request preference rankings will be one factor I will consider in making Drop/Add period registration decisions, but all interested students should come to the first class and fill out a student information form.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): McGuire,James W.

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC422

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 4 FR: 3

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004