Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Caribbean Economics
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Host University
Universidad del Norte
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Location
Barranquilla, Colombia
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Area of Study
International Economics
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Language Level
Advanced
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Contact Hours
48 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course intends to introduce students of economics to the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Employing analytical tools of regional economics, based on a wide range of reading, this course examines the background, characteristics and current problems of the economy of the Caribbean coast, attempting to place them in a comparative context with respect to other regions of COlombia.