Welcome - Development Microeconomics ECON 5000   Development Microeconomics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course introduces students to microeconomic models particularly relevant to understanding economics in a developing country context. These models help us to understand some of the difficulties for firms in a developing country and the challenges for individuals and households to emerge from poverty, as well as solutions. Topics may include: theories of the household and fertility, labour market models in a developing country context, the environment and development, land markets, credit markets, human capital, technology, and political economy models.
FORMAT: Lecture