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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > 2008-2009 Course Listing > Why Are So Many Countries Poor, Volatile, and Unequal?
PED-130: Why Are So Many Countries Poor, Volatile, and Unequal?
Faculty: Ricardo Hausmann
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 9/10 | ||
| Meet Day | M/W | 11:40 AM - 1:00 PM | Starr |
| Review | F | 8:40 AM - 10:00 AM | Starr |
Description
Looks into the determinants of growth, volatility, and inequality and links them to the current themes in development policy. The course covers the relationship between these three problems and a varied class of determinants such as savings, human capital accumulation, demography, geography, and the macroeconomic, structural, contractual, and political institutions. Prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites, but familiarity with economics is strongly recommended. Students without this background may find the material difficult.
This course meets the requirement for an introductory course to the PED area of concentration.