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2021-2022 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECO 443 - Introduction to Modern Economic Growth


An introduction to the empirical aspects of economic growth and an exploration of the major determinants of growth and decline, including the roles of technological progress and research and development, human capital accumulation, technology transfer, intellectual property rights and other sociopolitical institutions.  Both neoclassical and endogenous (new) growth theory ideas are considered.

General Education Requirements: Social Context and Institutions

Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 420 or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

Credits: 3