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Introduction notes for Global Economic Issues (EC 311), Summer 2017
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Introduction
- 1. Global Economic Issues Ryan Herzog, Ph.D.
- 2. Course Description • From syllabus: • This course is a presentation of a broad range of global issues relevant to a number of disciplines including economics, political science, and international studies. This class will focus primarily on developing regions of the world. In particular, we’ll discuss why some countries/regions are poorer than others, and what can be done about it. Topics include: economic growth and inequality, international trade, diseases/healthcare, and education.
- 3. Big Questions • Why are some countries/regions poor? • What can be done about it? – This course will use a variety of sources to critically analyze the above questions from multiple view points.
- 4. Big Questions Why are some countries poor? • Geography • Health crises • Educational attainment • Population dynamics What can be done about it? • International trade • Foreign aid • Microfinance/ microenterprise
- 5. Course Modules • Measuring development • Geography • Health crises • Education • Population • Microfinance • Foreign aid • International trade Why are some countries/regions poor? What can be done about it?
- 6. Where to Start • READ SYLLABUS CLOSELY! – It’s extremely important, particularly with an online class, that you not fall behind on the material. • Get started working on Module 1: Measure Development (to be completed no later than May 26th). – Read/watch the material listed on the Reading Schedule and posted to the Module folder on Blackboard. – Discuss material on Blackboard’s Discussion forum. – Journal about all material covered on Module 1, submit by 8 PM on Friday, May 26th.