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    • Economic Development . ECON 214A

    The study of problems faced by the less developed countries. Elements of new growth theory. Topics considered include population growth, human capital, welfare, inequality, and technological change.

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    Prerequisites: Second-year Ph.D. in Economics graduate student standing.

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    1, 2, 3

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    Graduate students only

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    Letters and science

    College
    These majors only econ
    Instructors
    BIRCHENALL J
    Javier Birchenall
    2.5
    116 reviews
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    AI predicted, based on past grading trends of the course and instructor, class info, and 127 other factors
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    NH 2212
    M W
    12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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    Fall 2025 . Birchenall J
    NH 2212
    T R
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    Fall 2025 . Birchenall J
    NH 2212
    T R
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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    ECON 214A Birchenall J Fall 2023 Total: 6
    ECON 214A Birchenall J Fall 2021 Total: 5
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    2.5
    ECON101 . Birchenall J A Month Ago

    I really liked this professor. The final exam he gave us was very similar to previous exams, highly recommend.

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    ECON101 . Birchenall J 3 Months Ago

    Professor Birchenall is a great lecturer! I wouldn't say lectures are helpful for exams, but I found the content interesting. Like every other econ class, teach yourself everything from the practice exams and you will be fine.

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    ECON101114B . Birchenall J 4 Months Ago

    You better work for your grade in the class.

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    ECON101 . Birchenall J 4 Months Ago

    Standard class, study previous exams and you're fine

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    ECON101 . Birchenall J 6 Months Ago

    Seems like a nice guy. Honestly, kind of funny at times. However, the lectures aren't that important. Reading/understanding the textbook, as well as reviewing the section slides, will be the most helpful. Do all the practice exams, and you should be fine.

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    ECON101 . Birchenall J 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

    Probably the worst class I have taken at UCSB. Other reviews are spot on with the lectures, completely useless for the exams. Problem sets feature questions not even yet discussed in lecture, leaving you having to guess the right answer. He seems like a nice enough guy but wow is this class frustrating.

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