THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT

Name: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT
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POLISCI 843

과목 설명

We examine why some countries are rich, and others are poor. Selected topics include the role of institutions, regime type, corruption, the resource curse, ethnic differences and state capacity. We focus on the cutting edge of the empirical literature on development, and pay close attention to measurement and causal inference.

선수과목

Graduate/professional standing

충족 요건

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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평점

3.79

8.33% 과거 데이터 대비

수료율

100%

4.76% 과거 데이터 대비

A 비율

58.33%

-8.33% 과거 데이터 대비

학급 규모

9.09% 과거 데이터 대비

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강사 (2026 Summr)

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유사 과목

FIELD SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS

POLISCI 856

Introduction to leading concepts and theories in the field of comparative politics, including those relating to states, nations, regimes and development. Includes work on many different regions and countries employing a range of research strategies and methodologies.

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CORRUPTION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

PUBAFFR 857

Surveys wide range of multidisciplinary research on causes and consequences of widespread corruption and experiences of anticorruption reform strategies, with focus on developing countries. Considers role of international organizations, multinational companies, and regional agreements in building good governance globally.

LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AAE/ECON/INTLBUS 462

A historico-institutional analysis of development problems in the principal Latin American countries, with attention to differentiation of national growth patterns and alternative development strategies.

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT

POLISCI 330

An introduction to the political economy of development. Why are some countries more economically developed than others? To help answer this question, examine leading theories of economic development. In light of these theories, then examine the development experiences of three major regions of the world. Consider a series of issues about development, including the effect of ethnic diversity, corruption, natural resources, and women's empowerment on economic development. Conclude with an examination of the effects of international interactions-via trade, foreign aid, migration, and war-on economic development.

FRONTIERS IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 1

AAE 730

Theory and empirical evidence on growth and development in low-income countries. Topics may include: measurement of poverty and inequality, risk and insurance, social networks, technology adoption, education, corruption, institutions, and behavioral economics.