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Courses - Spring 2025
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Open Seats as of
12/21/2024 at 10:30 PM
ECON676
Economic Development
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: ECON641; and ECON642; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ECON644.
Restriction: Must be in M.Prof.Studies: Applied Economics program.
Analysis of economic development. The course will focus on the consequences of poverty and poor institutions for the behavior and welfare of individuals, households, firms and the aggregate economy in developing countries. Theoretical models and empirical evidence will be used to understand the intended and unintended consequences of policies designed to enhance economic development.
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PR01
Steven Payson
Seats (Total: 23, Open: 20, Waitlist: 0 )
Bookstore
Meets February 27, 2025 - May 21, 2025
Th 6:45pm - 9:30pm
TBA
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Discussion
Must be in Graduate Programs in Applied Economics, WDC. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact exst@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this section.

This blended section will be mostly in-person, with weekly in-person meetings at the noted times and online discussions. The weekly class meetings will be at 1400 16th Street, NW in Washington, DC. The online requirements will include mandatory weekly online discussions. Some additional online content may be required.
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