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INTL 315/AFAM 315/ECON 315 Economic Development

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: ECON 210 or ECON 203, and junior standing. Introduction to the process of economic development. Surveys development theory and experiences of underdeveloped countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and of developed countries. Explores obstacles to development and policies and tools for stimulating economic development.

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