Economics 211 - Economic Development

Economic Development

Fall
2025
01
4.00
Vis Taraz

M 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM; W 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM

Smith College
ECO-211-01-202601
vtaraz@smith.edu
Why are so many people so poor, and what constrains them from catching up?  Why are health status, educational attainment, government quality, and many other indicators substantially lower in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries?  What strategies can be effective for poverty alleviation, economic growth, and development?  This course uses the tools of microeconomics to explore the issues of economic development in low- and middle-income countries.  Topics covered include poverty, inequality, health, education, credit and insurance markets, growth, institutions, agriculture, structural transformation, international trade, and globalization. Prerequisites: ECO 150 and ECO 153. Enrollment limited to 40.

[CE] ECO 150 & ECO 153

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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