LAS 286 - Hist of Econ - Latin Amer

Unit(s): 4

Economic theory and historical accounts are combined in an attempt to understand the various forces that have shaped economic development in Latin America. The first half of the course looks at historic and macroeconomic issues. We will discuss development policies ranging from the import-substituting industrialization policies of the 1950s-1970s, to the market-oriented reforms of the 1980s through the present. The second half of the course will look at microeconomic issues such as poverty, inequality, agriculture, education, and corruption.

Prerequisite: ECON 280 or ECON 111 or ECON 112
College of Arts and Sciences