INDEV 200The Political Economy of Development

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Environment
Subject: International Development

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course develops students' understanding of how the complex interplay of international economic and political economy factors influence development initiatives and outcomes. The relation of trade, aid, and international institutions (WTO, IMF, World Bank) on development activity is examined using case studies. Different economic views will be examined.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Reviewed on UW Flow

75% liked it81% easy89% useful

From 12 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

The topics are interesting, but the readings are very long. If you do not do the readings and watch the lecture videos before coming to class, it will be difficult to participate in class discussions. I do not recommend it as an elective.

Dec 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW Flow Remove this
This course mostly expands upon some concepts you have already learned about in your other courses, though it is useful nevertheless. There are online recorded lectures and articles for you to read before class, and then the class time is a short review of the concepts and an activity for participation. Make sure you make time to do the readings so you can participate. The topics often connect to current issues in the world so it is relevant if you want to be more aware of what is going on in the news. Ivonne Morales is such a kind instructor and truly wants her students to succeed. She is currently a PhD student so she is understanding of what it is like to be a student and provides some…

Nov 2024 · liked itOn UW Flow Remove this
Professor Morales is such a sweetheart and a knowledgeable and engaging instructor. Course structure is very easy and the content is pretty light. Reading heavy but they are really cool if you're interested in politics and development.

Nov 2024 · liked itOn UW Flow Remove this
INDEV200 is definitely a great course! it gives you a new aspect of thinking from indev. good course!

Oct 2015 · liked itOn UW Flow Remove this
I found it better than INDEV 100 but still incredibly repetitive lectures

Nov 2012 · liked itOn UW Flow Remove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 2 threads mention INDEV 200, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2023

Aug 21, 2023 Course selection advice from any ENVS or AFM students with Sustainability Specialization 1 point, 1 comment

u/Foreverevil316: “… Here are my options: ENVS 200 - Field Ecology ENVS 205 - Sustainability: The Future We Want ENVS 220 - Ecological Economics INDEV 200 - The Political Economy of Development For anyone who has taken these courses, which one was the easiest and most convenient, and which do you …”

u/Extra-Ad-7289: “I've heard that ENVS 205 is SUPER light. ENVS 200 and 220 are not super heavy and very fun (these and ERS 102 are my favourite courses I've taken in my entire undergrad). Taking INDEV 200 this term and really looking forward to it.”

View on Reddit Remove this

Fall 2017

Oct 28, 2017 Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”

u/Jackhofmann: “… 750 HRM 200 HRM 301 HRM 303 HRM 305 HRM 307 HRM 400 HUMSC 101 HUMSC 201 INDEV 10 INDEV 100 INDEV 200 INDEV 262 INDEV 302 INDEV 375 INDEV 387 INDEV 401 INDEV 490A INDEV 601 INDEV 602 INDEV 604 INDEV 606 INDEV 609 INDEV 611 INTEG 10 INTEG 120 INTEG 121 INTEG 220 INTEG 231 INTEG …”