ECO 3700 - Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: ECO 1040 or ECO 2010

This course covers the economic development issues facing the Middle East and North Africa. Students learn about the social, political, and economic issues that are relevant to this region as well as its importance as an energy source to the rest of the world. The course examines how instability in this region can spill over into the global economy through higher oil prices.HON 3710