ECON 432
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Economic Growth
Course Description
Theory and evidence relating to economic growth, including physical and human capital accumulation, population, technological change, institutions, and government.
When Taught
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3
Fixed/Max
3
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3
Fixed
0
Title
Understand Evidence on Global Income Growth and Disparities
Learning Outcome
1. Identify cross-country income differences and how those have changed over centuries of time.
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Understand Evidence on Global Income Growth and Disparities
Learning Outcome
2. Become familiar with accessing and analyzing leading data sources for measuring incomes across countries.
Title
Understand Evidence on Global Income Growth and Disparities
Learning Outcome
3. Deepen compassion for and awareness of global economic conditions and challenges.
Title
Rigorously Analyze Economic Growth Patterns Using Leading Models
Learning Outcome
4. Use and analyze leading theories and models of economic growth, especially the Solow Model and modern refinements/offshoots of it.
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Rigorously Analyze Economic Growth Patterns Using Leading Models
Learning Outcome
5. Understand the relationship between economic growth and education, technology/innovation, trade/foreign investment, government policies and institutions, geography, culture, and inequality.
Title
Rigorously Analyze Economic Growth Patterns Using Leading Models
Learning Outcome
6. Use models and data evidence to analyze historical and current events.
Title
Understand the Role of Policy in Promoting Economic Growth
Learning Outcome
7. Compare the strengths and limitations of varied policy options of improving standards of living across the world.
Title
Understand the Role of Policy in Promoting Economic Growth
Learning Outcome
8. Identify connections between principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ and policy actions that can improve economic well-being.
