PUBPOL 534: The Economics of Developing Countries | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
PUBPOL 534

PUBPOL 534: The Economics of Developing Countries

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Level
Graduate
Term
Winter 2010
Credit Hours
3

This course surveys what we do and don't know about economic growth and poverty alleviation in developing countries. We begin by discussing alternative perspectives on the goals of development. The substantive sections of the course address specific topics relevant to developing countries, such as: technology and growth; international trade and investment; international migration and remittances; coping with risk; public health and education; corruption and governance; and public finance. Download Coursemart Audio

Alan Deardorff portrait

Faculty Expert

Alan V. Deardorff

Professor Emeritus of Public Policy
Deardorff’s research focuses on international trade. With Bob Stern, he developed the Michigan Model of World Production and Trade, which has been used to estimate the effects of trade agreements. He is also doing theoretical work in international trade and trade policy. He has served as a consultant to the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, State, and Treasury and to international organizations including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the World Bank.