PLCP 3130

Political Economy of Development

Course Description

Prerequisites

(and impediments) to economic development, focusing on agricultural exporters in the 19th century and manufactured goods exporters in the 20th century

Disciplines

Social & Economic Systems, Historical Perspectives

Examines the political prerequisites (and impediments) to economic development, focusing on agricultural exporters in the 19th century and manufactured goods exporters in the 20th century. Draws on empirical material from North and South American, Europe, Asia and Africa. Prerequisite: PLIR 2050 or instructor permission.