Global Economic Development (GMA-E229)

Summer 2025 · GMA E229 · Tufts University · 1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Introduces several of the main macroeconomic issues confronting developing countries. Based on a combination of theoretical models, empirical readings, and country/regional case studies, we will try to understand some of the major public policy challenges facing governments in developing countries. The course concentrates on three broad topics: poverty and its relationship with inequality and growth, long-run economic growth, and short-run recovery from economic shocks. Additional topics include trade and development, and the role of agriculture. The unifying theme is the challenge of creating “pro-poor” growth -- how best to connect the poor to the growth process.

Course codes: GMA-E229

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