Unit name | Economics of Developing Countries |
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Unit code | ECON30071 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Siddique |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EFIM20033 Intermediate Microeconomics AND |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Economics |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The main aim of the unit is to present selected key areas of development economics focusing on economic transformation of developing countries, and explore some of the major economic policy issues that contribute to such transformation.
This course develops the economic theory and empirical methods needed to address issues of particular interest to developing countries. Some big and unresolved debates will be covered using recent literature. Hence the course requires reading journal articles, besides text books. They will be made aware of the problems and the weakness of the theory, when it fails to fit the empirical evidence.
Performance in the examination will depend on ability to analyse problems, policies as well as the theory with respect to empirical evidence concerning development in the developing countries.
During the classes students are expected to discuss the empirical robustness of the theory. The course focuses on both the macro and microeconomic aspects of development.
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Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions such as online teaching for large and small group, face-to-face small group classes (where possible) and interactive learning activities
Group assessment (Policy report) (25%)
Online Exam (75%)