Development Economics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON2037 | School of Economics | 2 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- ECON2037
- School
- School of Economics
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
A general introduction to the economic problems of developing countries. The module will cover such topics as: what is development – what do we measure, theories of economic development; measures of poverty and well-being, and policies to reduce poverty; population and demographic transition; employment, migration and urbanization; gender, education and health, agricultural markets and risk and insurance.
Please note: This module is assessed at the end of Autumn semester. First sit/ Re-sit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
Year 3 Economics students and Y4 IBE students from NUBS
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 3 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 25% Coursework1: Presentation and group essay (1800 words)
- 75% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 Hours written exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
1. To introduce some of the main economic issues facing developing countries.2. To provide students with appropriate theoretical tools to analyse and understand these issues.3. 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 seminars.4. To introduce key policy issues relating to the topics discussed.5. More generally, to illustrate the application of relevant economic theory and analysis to real economic issuesLearning 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.
Conveners
- Prof Sarah Cook