This course provides an overview of major topics in the study of economic development. It combines the study of economic theories on the determinants of growth and development with a discussion of related and current empirical work. The goal is not to provide exhaustive coverage of all relevant topics, but instead to expose cadets to current issues and debates in the field of development economics. By the end of the course, cadets should be familiar with indicators of growth and development, know seminal theories and be able to assess them in light of empirical evidence, be able to read, understand, and critique current empirical research in economic development, and be able to think innovatively about policy design by drawing on and integrating theoretical and empirical research. Ultimately, cadets will be empowered as future decision-makers to better design, implement, and evaluate policy interventions.
This course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts in economic growth, to explain and discuss the theories of economic growth, to understand the sources of economic growth, to assess the difference in growth and wealth among countries and to increase student interest in economic growth theory. It is a course designed for economics majors with an explicit purpose of familiarizing future officers with the basic theory of economic growth and development and applying theses theories to post-conflict environments. The course achieves immediate relevance by examining the role of the military in economic development and understanding how economic development can help them be more effective members of the military profession. The course is designed as a seminar with the expectation of adequate preparation and spirited class discussion.
This course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts in economic growth, to explain and discuss the theories of economic growth, to understand the sources of economic growth, to assess the difference in growth and wealth among countries and to increase student interest in economic growth theory. It is a course designed for economics majors with an explicit purpose of familiarizing future officers with the basic theory of economic growth and development and applying theses theories to post-conflict environments. The course achieves immediate relevance by examining the role of the military in economic development and understanding how economic development can help them be more effective members of the military profession. The course is designed as a seminar with the expectation of adequate preparation and spirited class discussion.
Economic Development in a Post-Conflict Environment aims to introduce the fundamental concepts in economic growth, to explain and discuss the theories of economic growth, to understand the sources of economic growth, to assess the difference in growth and wealth among countries and to increase student interest in economic growth theory. It is a course designed for economics majors with an explicit purpose of familiarizing future officers with the basic theory of economic growth and development and applying theses theories to post-conflict environments. The course achieves immediate relevance by examining the role of the military in economic development and understanding how economic development can help them be more effective members of the military profession. The course is designed as a seminar with the expectation of adequate preparation and spirited class discussion.
