ECON 3880 African Economies

This course provides students with an understanding of the crucial role of culture and tradition in shaping the economic evolution of African nations. It is intended for undergraduate majors and minors in African Studies, Black Americana Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, international business and other undergraduate students interested in comparative economic and cross-cultural issues focused on Africa. Prerequisite: ECON 1070, 1080, 2010, or 2020.

Summer I 2009 Syllabus

Exam 1-4 Results & 4-Test Average

 

Exam 1-4 Answer Key

Final Exam Study Guide

Econ 388 Test 1 Study Guide (Updated 1/23)

Econ 388 Test 2 Study Guide (Updated 2/5)

Econ 388 Test 3 Study Guide (Updated 6/1/09)

Econ 388 Test 4 Study Guide (Updated 6/11/09)

Powerpoint Handouts

Perkins, Radelet, and Lindauer, 6th Edition (Required Reading)

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 11 - Supplement Visiting Scholar
Chapter 12
Chapter 12 - Supplement Visiting Scholar
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 15 - Outline
Chapter 16
Chapter 16 - Notes
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20

 

Supplement (Reccomended Reading)


Nnadozie Chapter 2&3 Overview of African Development
Nnadozie Chapter 8 Implications of Ethnic Diversity
Nnadozie Chapter 11 Democracy and Development
Nnadozie Chapter 14 Corruption and Development

Chapter 2 Todaro & Smith
Chapter 3 Todaro & Smith
Chapter 5 Todaro & Smith
Chapter 6 Todaro & Smith
Chapter 8 Todaro & Smith
Chapter 13 Todaro & Smith
Chapter 14 Todaro & Smith

Can Africa Claim the 21st Century?

(A World Bank Report 2000)

Public Lecture - Happy Simphambe