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The course
The course explores the rise, evolution, and performance of the dominant neoliberal approach to development and poverty reduction. It also assesses the feasibility and efficacy of alternative development strategies. Case studies are drawn from Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
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The particulars
Prerequisites
POL201H1/ POL201Y1/ POL218H1/ POL301H1/ POL301Y1/ POL305H1/ POL305Y1/ POL309H1/ POL325H1/ POLB90H3/ POLB91H3
Preparation
Introductory economics is helpful.
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Pathways
Comes after
Courses on this list named in the prerequisite or preparation line.
- POL201H1Politics of DevelopmentFall · offered
- POL218H1State, Society and Power in Comparative PerspectiveFall · offered
- POL301H1Colonial Legacies and Post-Independence African PoliticsFall · offered
- POL305H1Introduction to Latin American Politics and SocietiesFall · offered
- POL309H1Contemporary African Politics: Dynamics and ChallengesWinter · offered
- POL325H1Contemporary Latin American PoliticsWinter · offered
Opens onto
Courses on this list that name this one as a prerequisite.
No course on this list names this one as a prerequisite.
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
447400-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026