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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

ECON 327 - Political Economy of Development in Africa

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded (includes P/F option)
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This course explores the political economy of development within Africa since independence. It provides an overview of major economic development debates in post-colonial Africa. Particular attention will be given to the economic and political legacies of colonialism, agrarian change, industrialization, resource mobilization, trade diversification, institutional reforms, aid, debt & capital flight, violence and state capacity. This course seeks to combine theoretical debates with country case studies as a way to illustrate the diversity of experiences within the African continent.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites: ECON 101  and ECON 102  

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