Course Description

EC307 Economics of Growth 0.5

An introductory survey of modern theories of economic growth and of the empirical applications of such theories. Topics include the neoclassical growth model, new growth theory and the role of economic institutions and government policy in facilitating growth.

Prerequisite: Any one of the following: EC220; EC240; EC250; EC260; EC270; EC290.

Exclusion: EC310p.

DRAFT electronic version updated at 1:45 p.m. January 30, 2003

M. Watson, Editor Course Timetable