T-TH 11:30-1:00; Sever 202

Note: This course satisfies the Economics concentration writing requirement. Students who would like to enroll should submit the application form available on the course website.
Prerequisite: Economics 1010a1, 1010a2, or 1011a and Economics 1010b or 1011b.

The world economy is gradually recovering from the financial and economic crisis that originated in the United States in 2007-2009. Despite the slow recovery of Europe and the U.S., world economic growth has continued at an accelerated pace since the mid-1990s. This is due to very rapid growth

Meeting Time: Tu., Th., 11:30-1
Note: This course satisfies the Economics concentration writing requirement. Students who would like to enroll should submit the application form available on the course website.
Prerequisite: Economics 1010a1, 1010a2, or 1011a and Economics 1010b or 1011b.

This course assesses the future of the tri-polar world economy - Asia, Europe, and North America. The course analyzes the resurgence of the US economic growth, the emergence of asset pricing bubbles, and the ensuing financial and economic crisis. We will discuss the sources of