A survey and analysis of economic development in China and its linkages with politics, history, society, and foreign policy. A survey of historical, social, cultural, political, and economic development, economic development in the Middle East. An examination of Western colonial policies, the creation of modern states and their political and economic policies, the role of religion, and cultural heritage. Directed readings in the literature of economics. Intensive reading of economic literature on special topics under faculty supervision.
Topics vary with the needs and interest of students and faculty.
Detailed analysis of questions of economic policy. Areas of investigation include social welfare policy, farm policy, environmental quality policy, and others. Topics to be varied with the interests and needs of students and faculty. Approved for SP grading. Supervised experience in either the private or public sector to provide students an opportunity to professionally apply economic theory and analysis.