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Academic Year 2005/2006

Political Economy of Developing Countries
GOVT 271 FA
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

Amartya Sen, Development as Freedom (1999)
United Nations Development Program, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2005 (2005)

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-30-2006

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