Booms and Busts: Why do Some Countries Grow Explosively and Others’ Stagnate?

Evening Session with Dr. Frank McIntyre, Assistant Professor of Economics

June 6th, 2012

6:30 – 7:00 pm for registration and light dinner
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm seminar and Q&A

Seminar Overview: Why do some countries grow and not others? How effective is foreign aid at helping countries develop? Does being poor keep a country poor? This lecture will briefly explore both the theory and the... [read more]

Evening Session with Dr. Frank McIntyre, Assistant Professor of Economics

June 6th, 2012

6:30 – 7:00 pm for registration and light dinner
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm seminar and Q&A

Seminar Overview: Why do some countries grow and not others? How effective is foreign aid at helping countries develop? Does being poor keep a country poor? This lecture will briefly explore both the theory and the empirical evidence on how poverty traps and sustained growth bursts can happen, using examples from Asia, Africa, and around the world.

About Professor McIntrye: Assistant Professor of Economics at Rutgers Business School. His research covers a wide range of topics, such as the effects of inflation on wages, how institutional structure raises or lowers personal bankruptcy rates, US judicial attempts to stop violent crimes by those on bail, and competition among children.

Fee: 150 RMB. Students and alumni from Rutgers University are welcome to attend this event for free as part of Rutgers continuing commitment to lifelong learning.

How to Register: emba_beijing@business.rutgers.edu or 010 5877-1706.

This session will be in honour of the late Professor Peter Parks who was an important part of the International EMBA program in China and Singapore. Professor Parks was known for his passion for economics, his love of China and the devotion and admiration he had for all of his students. Any fees collected from this event will be given to the Parks family to support their children’s education.

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