ACE 255
Econ of Rural Poverty and Dev

Credit: 3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
UIUC Social Sciences course.

Examination of rural poverty and development issues, with particular attention to current anti-poverty policies and programs and alternative programs. Topics include measurement of poverty; causes of rural poverty; income maintenance, education, and employment policies and their consequences; and rural development strategies. Prerequisite: ACE 100 or ECON 102 or consent of instructor.