Spring 2027

The Growth and Development of Nations in the Global Economy

Explores the roles of markets, states, and civil institutions in shaping global wealth and well-being using economic theory, computer simulations, and historical experience.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Jeremy Foltz3.8/5

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Past student reviews · Jeremy Foltz

Problem sets constituted 40% of the grade but were unrelated to lecture material or tests. Students noted that the workload did not align with the topics covered in class, creating confusion about expectations.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Evaluate the importance of economic growth and globalization in the process of economic development of nations.

  • Understand how economic theory and data can help identify and measure factors contributing to economic growth and the effects of globalization.

  • Assess the historical and recent evolution of economic growth and globalization over time and across countries.

  • Understand the role of policy and its effects on economic growth, globalization, and on the process of economic development.

  • Demonstrate basic economic and statistical literacy for evaluating economic growth and globalization.

  • Explain the social, economic, and/or environmental dimensions of the sustainability challenges of economic growth and globalization.

  • Describe the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of economic growth and globalization and identify potential tradeoffs and interrelationships among these dimensions at a level appropriate to the course.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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A A E 101(215 prior to Fall 2024),ECON 101, 102, or 111

AAE/INTLST 374

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Raw average: 3.92/5 from 13 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 1.5/5 raw quality · 4.0/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Past student reviews · Jeremy Foltz

Jeremy Foltz's class featured problem sets worth 40% of the grade that students found unrelated to lectures and exams. One student described the grading as specific and demeaning, while another noted the instructor droned on about topics that were not discussed on assessments.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.35 GPA, 64.9% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.88 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.63 GPA, 82.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Past student reviews · Jean Paul Chavas, Ian Coxhead

Jean Paul Chavas uploaded helpful powerpoints and managed the class well, though his lectures were sometimes hard to follow. Ian Coxhead’s lectures were described as dragging, yet another student found them super great. The course included several participation essays and two exams; one review noted the exams were not very challenging, while another warned to beware of multiple-choice questions.

IAN COXHEAD is recorded teaching in Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JEREMY FOLTZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 500
DIS 301Classroom Instruction0 / 250
DIS 302Classroom Instruction0 / 250
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 500
DIS 302Classroom Instruction0 / 250
DIS 301Classroom Instruction0 / 250

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Jeremy Foltz

Students found the course frustrating due to a disconnect between lecture content and assessments. Jeremy Foltz's teaching style was described as repetitive and low-energy, leading to low engagement despite mandatory attendance.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.20 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.88 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.63 GPA, 82.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Jeremy Foltz

Problem sets constituted 40% of the grade but were unrelated to lecture material or tests. Students noted that the workload did not align with the topics covered in class, creating confusion about expectations.

Past student reviews · Jeremy Foltz

One student described the grading as specific and demeaning. They felt Foltz droned on about topics not included in exams, making the experience unpleasant and advising others to avoid the course with him.

Topics

  • Roles of markets, states, and civil institutions
  • Economic growth and globalization in national development
  • Role of policy in economic growth and development
  • Social, economic, and environmental dimensions and tradeoffs

Skills

  • Evaluate the importance of economic growth and globalization in national development.
  • Identify and measure factors contributing to economic growth using theory and data.
  • Assess the historical and recent evolution of economic growth and globalization.
  • Demonstrate basic economic and statistical literacy for evaluating growth and globalization.
  • Explain social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability challenges.

Grades

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AAE/INTLST 374 · Spring 2027

The Growth and Development of Nations in the Global Economy

Recorded 2026-10-14
AAE/INTLST 374 · Spring 2027

The Growth and Development of Nations in the Global Economy

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