Second year module
Lecturer: Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay (Part A) Michael Henry (part B)
This linked module provides a broad but in-depth treatment of contemporary issues in development economics and is concerned with general theoretical and empirical themes and their policy implications for developing countries.
Part A - Topics to be covered include: theories of economic growth and development and domestic issues in developing countries including income inequality, population growth, labour market issues, the role of education and political economy.
Part B - Topic to be covered in Economics Development B concentrate on macroeconomic issues with an international dimension and include: international trade theory and policy for developing countries; structural adjustment and policy; international aspects of development; macroeconomic stabilisation in the open economy; resources for development.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of these linked modules the student should be able to:
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explain and evaluate core economic theories and concepts of development;
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identify relevant constraints on development;
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state the relevance of theories for the formulation of policies in the context of constraints in developing countries;
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understanding country studies of developing economies.
Assessment
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3 hr written examination 60%
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2 x 1500 word essays 20% each