Listed in: Economics, as ECON-262
Mesay Melese Gebresilasse (Section 01)
This course surveys major topics in the study of economic development. We will examine economic issues pertinent to developing countries through a discussion of economic theory and a review of empirical evidence. The topics covered will include economic growth, structural change, education, health, migration, gender, institutions, aid, and industrial policy. Using publicly available data, students will work on an empirical report identifying key development issues in a country of their choice and analyzing policy recommendations. Through lectures, discussions and the empirical project, the course aims to equip students with the tools they need to understand the various aspects of the development process and to evaluate policy options.
Requisite: ECON 111/ECON 111E. Limited to 30 students.Fall semester. Professor Gebresilasse.
How to handle overenrollment: Students may be asked to describe their academic background and interest in the course. The class will be selected to achieve a group with diverse academic backgrounds and interests. Some preference will be given to economics majors.
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Modes of learning and assessment include readings, lectures, problem solving, in-class exams, independent research, writing, quantitative work, graphical analysis, and class participation.
Section 01
Tu 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM SCCE E108
Th 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM SCCE E108
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development, 12th Edition | Pearson, 2015 | Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith | Required | TBD | ||
| The Elusive Quest for growth: Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics | The MIT Press, 2001 | William Easterly | Recommended Only | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty | PublicAffairs, 2011 | Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo | Recommended Only | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.