INTB 5100/Summer 2009

Economic Development

UGA Costa Rica International Studies Program

June 29-July 16

Course Overview

The economics of development is one of the most exciting areas of study among the social sciences. During the last two centuries, the world has experienced an Industrial Revolution, two rounds of globalization, and unprecedented technological progress. In spite of these advances, a large majority of countries and people live in abject and persistent poverty, and face its natural consequences such as disease, crime, social unrest, and the inability to participate in economic decision-making. Understanding these complex issues forms the core of Development Economics.

Textbook

The textbook for this course is:

Development Economics

Author: Debraj Ray

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Assignments and Final Grade

Your final grade will be based on a set of written assignments. Details will be discussed later.

Policy on academic honesty: All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of Honesty.” All students are responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. Please refer to the university’s full policy on academic honesty.

GOOD LUCK!

Last revised: June 22, 2009