The Poverty and Development of Nations

AREC 360
University of Arizona

Nearly one billion people live on $2.00 or less per day. This course is designed to introduce students to the causes, constraints, contexts, and potential solutions associated with poverty and economic development. Focus is placed on the application of microeconomic theory and statistical analysis to understand causes of poverty and critically evaluate poverty alleviation policies in low income countries.

Date: 
January, 2022