ECON 553 International Organizations and Development

This course (known as "International Organizations") will examine the role of international organizations in development work. It will explore the promotion and protection of internationally recognized human rights norms and their consequences in programs related to international cooperation for development. In particular, the course will focus on the history and function of international organizations, including the protection of human rights, and their relationship to sustainable development and political concerns.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Open to students in the M.A. in Applied Economics program. Other students must request permission to enroll through the Department of Economics.