ECON 520

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Economic Development: Theory and Evidence

Credit: 4 hours.

Broad examination of economic development, integrating both micro and macro perspectives. Explores factors that drive economic growth and influence development outcomes across countries. Students will analyze key challenges, evaluate development policies, and consider the role of empirical methods in assessing economic progress. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the patterns of development and the policy approaches aimed at fostering economic growth and reducing global disparities.

Prerequisite: ECON 500, ECON 501, ECON 502 and ECON 503, or consent of instructor.

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ECON 520 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			81288	Lecture-Discussion	M1	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	215 David Kinley Hall	Akresh, R	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Economics:Policy Econ -UIUC.