The University of the West Indies, Mona

ECON3010: FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

This course examines the relationship between finance and economic development. It focuses on critical issues such as:

• The role of the financial sector in fostering economic growth and alleviating poverty;
• Government policies for the financial sector and their impact on development;
• The impact of financial sector crises on economic development.

Other local and international sources of finance and their impact on development will also be examined. A key feature of this course will be a number of guest lectures by industry experts.

Pre-requisites:ECON2002

Semester: 2

Lecturer: Mr. Jevon Henry

Position: Assistant Lecturer

Email: jevon.henry@uwimona.edu.jm

Office Hours: N/A

Office Location: Staff Office - Western Jamaica Campus

Course Outlines