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Macroeconomic issues of developing nations. Applications of analytical tools to the growth of developing nations. The theoretical relationship between factor accumulation, productivity, and growth are examined. Topics include Solow growth model, institutions, culture, and geography.

Prerequisites: Economics 10A or 104A

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Letters and science

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BIRCHENALL J
Javier Birchenall
2.5
116 reviews
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Summer 2025 . Birchenall J
ILP 2101
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08:00 AM - 09:20 AM
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BRDA 1610
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17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
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ECON101114B . Birchenall J 4 Months Ago

You better work for your grade in the class.

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ECON114B . Birchenall J 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

The lecture is irrelevant to the exam and he does not teach any math. Grading is 70% quiz and 30% final. If you practice with the past exams and problem sets you will do good on final. Quiz are online and easy.

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ECON114B . Birchenall J 2 Years Ago

Just don't. Not a real professor, just likes to lecture and give homework that has nothing to do with what he talks about. Reading the book is the safest bet, but homework is still super unclear. If you have no other choice...good luck.

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ECON114B . Birchenall J 8 Years Ago

Long complicated lectures that are very math heavy. All homework assignments are difficult math problem sets due every week and won't be tested on until the final. I would also recommend taking Econ 101 before taking this class. I can't even begin to explain the frustration I felt from taking this class, beware!!!

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ECON101114B . Birchenall J 11 Years Ago

Javier is an INCREDIBLE professor. He has incredible confidence when he teaches, and excellent command of the material. He is straightforward with what he expects of students in the class and sticks to it. He teaches topics that are useful to real life, not just that class. I took two classes with Birchenall and I can say he is an exceptional prof

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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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