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ECON160
African Economic Problems in Historical Perspective
ECON160 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 25 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
The economic accomplishments and shortfalls of post-colonial
Africa. Such topics as marketing boards and export crops,
agricultural production, industrialization strategy,
multinational companies vs. native entrepreneurship, and
microenterprise will be examined in the context of colonial
heritage. The political economy of structural adjustment
programs will also be analyzed.
MAJOR READINGS
Robert Bates, MARKETS AND STATES IN TROPICAL
AFRICA
World Bank, AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS 1996
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three short papers.
Occasional empirical exercises. Two quizzes, no final.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Kilby, P
- Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 2, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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