Advanced Development Economics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON3082 | Economics | 3 | 20 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- ECON3082
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
Adopts a broad focus on factors influencing growth and development, concentrating on core economic policy areas and the role of international organisations. Topics covered include: difference between proximate and fundamental causes of long run economic growth in particular the role of institutions in the growth process; inequality and economic growth; aid policy and the World Bank, effects of aid on growth, macroeconomic and fiscal policy, and poverty; trade policy and performance and the WTO; economic reforms and growth experiences in East Asia, China and Africa; human development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Target Students
Year 3 School of Economics students.
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 4 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 9 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring 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.Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate:
- A good 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;
An understanding of the role of the World Bank, IMF, WTO and UN in development;- greater familiarity with and understanding of the use of economic analysis in addressing important issues in developing countries.
Emphasised 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:
C3 Be familiar with differing approaches to analysing a given economic problem and the history and development of economic ideas.
Transferable/Key Skills:
D2 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats.
Conveners
- Saizi Xiao