Economics 367 - Post Independence African Deve

This course provides the tools for understanding the evolution of African economies after independence and their current situation in the global economy. The course emphasizes the importance of the interactions between political institutions and economic systems in determining economic and social outcomes. The course will begin with a quick overview of pre-colonial and colonial Africa followed by a selection of topics on independent Africa. Students will lead a series of presentations of country case studies. The aims of this course are both to understand African economies and their trajectory specifically and more generally to build both students' ability to critically evaluate and respond to economic arguments that are a blend of both facts and ideology and a broader understanding of World and African history and socio economic stratification. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Econ majors.

ECON 104 & 103/RESEC 102 May be used to fulfill IE requirement for Econ primary majors.
Students who do not meet the prerequisites may seek permission of the instructor to enroll.

Open only to Econ Primary majors, then open to all on September 6 if space allows.