Middle East Development: Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa
- NINT 5198 - Middle East Development: Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa (Summer 2008)
The aim of this course is to gain a deeper understanding of economic issues in the region known as the Middle East or South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), by studying and discussing various economic theories and applied approaches and their relevance to conditions in the region. The course will examine the legacy of colonialism and the presence of oil in shaping political and economic outcomes, as well as looking into the links between demography, labor markets, gender, poverty and development. Because of the large number of countries and topics, we will only be able to cover some of the issues of relevance to the region. As it is impossible to understand the political economy of the region without studying social, cultural and historical issues, the course will be taught with an interdisciplinary emphasis. Students are encouraged to pursue a topic (whether raised in class or not) in depth through their research papers.
Concentration:Development