International Development

Catalog description

The course provides an overview of the competing theories of economic development and growth, highlighting the importance of fundamental factors related to culture, geography, and institutions in shaping the prosperity of nations today. Students will learn about the challenges faced by governments, international organizations, and NGOs in addressing poverty and global income inequality, and the related approaches (successful and unsuccessful) taken. Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.