Modern statistical techniques in estimating economic relations. Regional development and metropolitan growth, including locational decisions of households and firms and problems associated with high-density urban economic activity. Economic growth characteristic of developing countries. Economic development, obstacles to development, policies, and planning. Economic development, institutions, and problems of Latin America.
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Possible topics include ancient, medieval, modern European, and American economic history, using econometric analysis as necessary. May be repeated once for credit with permission of instructor. Factors influencing industrial structure and industrial conduct and performance. Transportation industry in the U.S. Structure modes and economic problems of the competing types of transportation. Theory, programs, and practices of economic systems including capitalism, socialism, and fascism.