Economics of Developing Countries (Diversity)

General

Prefix

ECON

Course Number

350

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

Herberger Business School

Description

Economic development and policy issues in developing countries.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

08

Cultural Diversity

Yes

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Appraise the importance of the developing world for the future of the world economy.

Outcome

Apply economic tools to understand and analyze the economies of developing countries - their economic systems, challenges, and policy options.

Outcome

Compare, interpret, and critically evaluate key economic statistics pertaining to developing countries within the prevailing socio-cultural settings.

Outcome

Assess developing country institutions and their implications for economic growth and development.

Outcome

Evaluate the efficacy of international and multinational efforts to aid economic development.

Outcome

Debate and evaluate controversial issues pertaining to globalization, migration, environment, etc.

Dependencies

Programs

ECON350 is a completion requirement for: