Spring 2024
CRN: 15072
ECON 3890 - Latin American Economies

An examination of the economic problems and challenges of the Latin American region. Topics covered include structure and performance of the Latin American economies, the industrialization process, economic integration, capital formation, poverty, inequality, diversity and inclusion. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Societies and Cultures Category. This course also meets the Diversity and Inclusion student learning outcome.

Additional Information

Campus: Main
Schedule Type: Lecture
Instructional Method: Traditional
Attribute: Area IV: Other Cultures           Diversity & Inclusion SLO           Quantitative Literacy SLO           Societies and Culture

Prerequisites and Restrictions:
 ECON 201   Minimum Grade of D  OR
 ECON 2010  Minimum Grade of D  OR
 ECON 202   Minimum Grade of D  OR
 ECON 2020  Minimum Grade of D
Instructor(s): Pozo, Susan (Primary)
Soyode, Esther

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