ECON_V 241 - 002

Introduction to Global Development

Economic approaches to long-run global development, international trade, growth, and globalization. Topics include the economics of trade policy, political economy, migration, the environment, foreign investment, and culture in a global context. Students may only receive credit for ECON_V 241 and ECON_V 255 or ECON_V 234 with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: One of ECON_V 101, ECON_V 310 and one of ECON_V 102, ECON_V 311.

Section
ECON_V 241 -002
Campus
Vancouver
Delivery Mode
In person
Term
2026-27 Winter Term 1 (UBC-V)
Instructional Format
Lecture
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Date
Days
Tuesday, Thursday
Start Time
09:30 am
End Time
11:00 am
Instructor(s)
  • Amartya Lahiri

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