ECON M112A

International Development

Economics · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

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(Same as Public Policy CM171.) Why are some countries rich, while other countries are poor? What can policymakers do to reduce poverty? Discussion of current research on these questions. Study of both methodologies used to answer questions in development economics, like natural experiments and randomized control trials, as well as relationship between development and institutions, education, growth, culture, and gender. Reading intensive, seminar-style course. Students are expected to read academic articles in economics and actively participate in discussions. Students also learn how to use data to evaluate policies.

P/NP or letter grading.

When it runs

Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.

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Requisites

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Requisite: course 102 or 111.

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ECON M112A

ECON 102Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 2Principles of Economics
  - ECON 1Principles of Economics
- ECON 101Microeconomic Theory
  - ECON 11Microeconomic Theoryanother path to it

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