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Third World and Dependency

This course examines explanations of underdevelopment in the Third World. It covers modernisation and dependency theories, world systems analysis, the historical experience of colonialism, terms of trade, debt, foreign investment and aid, and debates about strategies for overcoming external dependence. Learning outcomes: Compare modernisation and dependency explanations of underdevelopment. Analyse the external economic relationships of developin

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This course examines explanations of underdevelopment in the Third World. It covers modernisation and dependency theories, world systems analysis, the historical experience of colonialism, terms of trade, debt, foreign investment and aid, and debates about strategies for overcoming external dependence. Learning outcomes: Compare modernisation and dependency explanations of underdevelopment. Analyse the external economic relationships of developing countries. Evaluate proposed strategies for reducing dependency.

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  • Duration400 level
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British-Canadian University (BCU)

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