Development Economics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON2013 | Economics | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ECON2013
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
A general introduction to the economic problems of developing countries. The module will cover such topics as:
- Measuring development and specifically poverty.
- Fertility and population.
- Employment, migration and urbanization.
- Markets in agriculture.
- Agricultural household models.
- Risk and insurance.
- Famines.
Target Students
Available to Year 2 Undergraduate students on Economics degree programmes who are studying ECON2001 Microeconomic Theory or ECON2017 Principles of Microeconomics. Available to Year 2 Undergraduate students on the BA Jt Politics and Economics and BSc Jt Maths and Economics degrees. Also available to Economics Exchange students.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
This module is delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
- 25% Coursework 1: Group Presentation and Group Essay
- 75% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To introduce some of the main economic issues facing developing countries.To provide students with appropriate theoretical tools to analyse and understand these issues.To provide students with guidance as to sources of empirical analysis and evidence, which they can follow up via the reading list and in work for tutorials.To introduce key policy issues relating to the topics discussed.More generally, to illustrate the application of relevant economic theory and analysis to real economic issues.The module aims to enable development of:Professional communication: students must communicate effectively with their peers to write a presentation.Presentation and essay writing skills.Co-ordinating with others to produce a group presentation and essay.Digital capabilities through the use of library e-resources to help access primary resources, such as journal articles.The use of presentation and file sharing software.Reflection of understanding of material through formative feedback.Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate:
- A good level of understanding of key economic issues in developing countries.
- Familiarity (where relevant) with empirical evidence relating to the issues they have studied.
- An ability (where relevant) to discuss policy issues related to the material they have studied.
- Greater familiarity with and understanding of the use of economic analysis in addressing important issues in developing countries.
Learning outcomes are such that students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding:
A2 Apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.
A6 Extensive knowledge and skills in specific specialisms in economics.
Intellectual Skills:
B2 Reason logically and work analytically.
Professional/Practical Skill:
C4 Understand the context in which a problem is to be addressed.
Transferable/Key Skills:
D2 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats.
D4 Show that they can work effectively in a team.