MRUniversity: Development Economics (Audio)
Summary: Why are some countries rich and others poor? This is a fundamental question of economics that has life and death implications for those involved. Taught by prominent economists Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok of Marginal Revolution and George Mason University, this course will cover the theory and empirics and history for the economic growth of developing nations. The course is divided up into "bite-size" chunks (average 5 minutes) that you can listen to at your leisure. Ask questions, chat with the professors and earn a certificate at http://mruniversity.com.
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- Artist: Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok
- Copyright: ℗ & © 2012 Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok
Podcasts:
Karl Polanyi
Adam Smith
Alexander Gerschenkron
Joseph Schumpeter
Peter Bauer
Albert O. Hirschman
Ragnar Nurkse
Bela Balassa
Raul Prebisch
W. Arthur Lewis
Paul Rosenstein-Rodan
Guide to leading thinkers
Geography and Development, Disease
Geography and Development, Trade
How Persistent is Prosperity? (Optional)