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ECON217

Economics of Israel and the Middle East
ECON217 FA

Not Currently Offered

This examination of the Israeli economy from the 1970s to the present includes discussions on immigration and demography, defense economics, inflation and monetary policy, capital markets, taxation and spending. In addition, we discuss the economies of neighboring countries and the effects of the peace process on development in the region.

MAJOR READINGS

To be determined.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Term paper, quizzes and final examination as scheduled by the Registrar. Problem sets; computer exercises.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON

Prerequisites: ECON111 and ECON112 or ECON105

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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