Global Poverty (Minor)
University of Maryland, College Park
Date Posted: Dec. 13, 2023
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
International & Global Studies,
Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, Political Science, etc)
Program Type: Minor
Description
The minor develops an awareness and understanding of the dimensions of global poverty, its causes and consequences, and the scope of policies aimed at poverty alleviation. Students will discover how incentives, resources, and social and political institutions influence the incidence of poverty across and within countries. The Minor will explore the relationships between poverty and determinants of human welfare such as hunger, health, education and environmental quality.