MGMTPHD 270Political Economy of Economic Development
Management-PhD · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
Use of historical and comparative approach to understanding evolution and development of societies. Examination of research that asks whether differences in economic development today have historical roots. Study of different mechanisms and channels through which history matters. Particular attention to role of domestic institutions and culture in explaining historical persistence.
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.
Requisites
UCLA lists no requisites for this course.
Requires
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Nothing — this is an entry point.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
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