POLI 126Political Economy of Development
Why are some countries rich and others poor? This course examines how political and economic factors shape development trajectories, focusing on Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Topics include the impact of democracy, corruption, oil, and foreign aid on economic development.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (2)
- Political Science (Comparative Politics) (B.A.)
- Political Science (International Affairs)