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14.772 Development Economics: Macroeconomics

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Prereq: 14.121 and 14.451
Units: 5-0-7
Lecture: TR2.30-4 (E52-532) Recitation: R12 (E52-532)

Emphasizes dynamic models of growth and development. Topics include migration, modernization, and technological change; static and dynamic models of political economy; the dynamics of income distribution and institutional change; firm structure in developing countries; development, transparency, and functioning of financial markets; privatization; and banks and credit market institutions in emerging markets. Examines innovative yet disruptive digital technologies, including blockchain, digital assets, crypto currency, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts.
R. Townsend, I. Manelici
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