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Undergraduate Record 2007-2008 
    
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Undergraduate Record 2007-2008 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

ECON 353 - Economics of the Middle East

This course surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East/North Africa region since World War II. The approach is to integrate concepts in development economics with the experience of countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MNA) region. Issues covered include patterns of growth, economic reform strategies, the role of OPEC and oil in development, water scarcity and agricultural policies, population, education strategies, labor markets and unemployment, trade, regional integration and migration, the investment climate, financial market development, gender, poverty issues, and the impact of conflict. (SS)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202.

Credits: 3