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ECO 281 - Political Economy of Africa

Description
The course is a broad introduction to economic and social conditions in Africa and the factors that influence economic change and well-being in the region. It examines the historical background on pre-colonial systems of production and exchange and economic restructuring introduced by European colonial administrations. It includes an examination of major current economic and political issues, including agricultural production, technological change, dependence on natural resource exports, and the role of the state, as well as a reflection on the question of economic development. Same as AFS 281 .
Prerequisite
ECO 100  AND ECO 103  

Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
SOCS Gen Ed: Social Science Req
WRLD Gen Ed: World Perspectives Req


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