ECON 5461 - Topics in Latin American Economic History and Development

Meets with ECON 6461. Graduate Students should register for 6461 and will be held to higher standards and/or additional work. This course builds on the broad background on Latin American economics establiished in ECON 5460, selecting a particular topic on Latin American economics to investigate in depth. Topics will vary from year to year. Examples of topics that will be offered include The Brazilian Economy, Latin American Financial Issues, Free Trade Agreements, and Alternatives to Neoliberalism (Venezuela and Cuba).