API 6351 International Economics and Developing Countries

3 units
Public and International Affairs
Faculty of Social Sciences
Introduction to the economic analysis of developing countries. The course addresses the different tools used to measure and analyze economic development as well as the obstacles to inclusive growth and sustainable development from the perspective of developing countries. Issue areas considered include human, economic and sustainable development, population growth, human capital, international trade, international financial flows, macro-economic policy and facilitating institutions.

Components:

Seminar

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.85

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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4.73

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Recommend

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Workload

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2.55

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average
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Fair Assessments

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4.77

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