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ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPING AREAS

AAE/ECON 474
Course Description

Analyzes aggregate growth, income distribution and poverty in lower income economies. Uses microeconomics of imperfect labor, capital and insurance markets to explore why some individuals advance economically as their economies grow and others fall behind. Considers implications of aggregate and micro analysis for national and international economic policy.

Prerequisties

AAE 101 (215 prior to Fall 2024), ECON 101 , or ECON 111

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.3

-0.97% from Historical

Completion Rate
99.06%

2.08% from Historical

A Rate
23.58%

-42.79% from Historical

Class Size
106

67.26% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

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