Global Growth

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This course examines the factors that affect countries’ economic growth in the long run. The class will critically assess various domestic and international policies that have (or have failed to) promote growth and reduce poverty across the world. Students will use data to deconstruct the growth performance of a country into its main determinants and discuss policy recommendations for fostering macroeconomic development. Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.