Eco 84200 development economics ii the graduate center, cuny. Mec108 economics of social sector and compulsory 6 6 environment 9. The course ends by linking political institutions to growth and inequality by discussing the role of the state in economic development and the informational and. Detailed course syllabus in development economics with bibliography and webresources 1,6 quire. The electronics industry has already become a strong sector in the american economy, and predictions indicate that by the end of the 1980s its output value will exceed. It will discuss the desirability of having a deeper and more efficient financial system and explore the origins of financial development. Explore the current course outline for econ5310 development economics for. Students will learn the microeconomic theory of development that is relevant to the poorest countries in the world. Exogenous and endogenous growth theories economic theory offers many explanations on the start and the process of per capita income growth. The literature is large, the issues diverse, and opinion divided on both diagnosis and prescriptions. The course includes theories of growth and their critiques. Economics, development economics, financial economics, political theory an empirical analysis of human trafficking in an era of globalization the paper explores the dark side of economic openness by examining empirically the nexus between the globalization process and human trafficking.
Click on the course title for the course description, section information and more from explore courses. Econ 1 is the only econ course that may be doublecounted. Academic admission requirements academic admission requirements include a course of study of at least six semesters with a bachelors degree with top grades in economics, agricultural economics or a closely related subject. Explain the meaning of poverty and economic development in a global context. The problem with such stock or flow definitions, of course. When these assumptions break down, so do the most basic welfare and policy conclusions of economics. A distinction between normative and positive objectives the basic positive questions that development economics aim at answering. As these new methodologies were formed, a few engineering faculty began to realize that this. The policies that impact development are wideranging, all the way from broad macroeconomic policies such as monetary and exchangerate policies to interventions in microfinance. E abstract the development of the engineering economy division of a. Wayne nafziger analyzes the economic development of asia, africa, latin america, and eastcentral europe. This course introduces students to various theories that attempt to explain what. Section i introduces students to the concept of development as it has evolved from the days of adam smith to the present.
This course is aimed at providing students with alternative ways of thinking about the applicability of standard economic theories to the developing country context. Development economics uses economic growth as an indicator of country development efficiency. Kaveh majlesi assistant professor department of economics lund university, sweden email. The process of economic development, londonnew york. Argument defining the goals of the teaching, list of economic instruments and. This introductory course of development economics is for the students, specializing in the sphere of economics. The treatment is suitable for students who have taken a basic college course in the principles of economics. In many developing countries, economic growth has been fundamentally uneven. Development microeconomics graduate research seminar. Therefore, constructing a course on economic development necessarily means having to be selective.
Poverty reduction, economic growth, and development. In this course we will cover mathematical models of economic growth, the application of. You will be responsible for getting any notes or materials for. This is perhaps one of the differences between the economics of development and other fields within economics. Use interpersonal communication skills to work in a culturally diverse team. Microeconomics of development spring 2016 professors alexandra bernasek and anita alves pena course objectives and intended learning outcomes. This course is an introduction to development economics at the graduate level. Is the relationship between external debt and human development nonlinear. Mec105 indian economic policy compulsory 6 6 second year courses 6. Development economics ii national open university of nigeria. Open a book any book on the economics of developing countries, and it will begin with the usual litany of woes. Course objectives this is a masters level course in international economic development policy and practice. In another context, the combined actions of several firms can a lower infrastructural costs.
Introduction economics may appear to be the study of complicated tables and charts, statistics and numbers, but. Development economics is a branch of economic study that focuses on improving fiscal, economic, and social conditions in developing countries. Convergence, divergence and poverty traps role of imperfect credit market lecture 2 and 3 4. Show the capacity to apply research ethics while producing a written report. This is an intermediate undergraduate course in development economics. Concluding remarks 66 references 68 chapter 4 analytics of development. Economic development spring 2009 spring 2011 every other spring concerned with theoretical and applied works that seek to explain economic development, or lack thereof, in countries at low. The economics department requires all students to take courses in introductory and intermediate economic theory in order to have a strong grasp on fundamental economic. An introduction to development economics econ 3392 table of. The topics covered include governance and corruption, civil society and development, globalization and poverty, equity and wellbeing. What are the policies governments can implement to change the growth path of their countries.
Course content this course is basically on economics development, which is an extension to a more broader discuss of what is really happening in the economy and the players of the economy. Course objectives the goal of this course is to provide students with the essential tools and concepts of development economics, to prepare them to understand what makes underdevelopment persist. Of course, we would all agree that balanced growth is an abstraction. This book, like other development economics texts, touches on many.
Ma in development studies, academic calendar 20172018. The normative objectives for development can be different. Being uptodate with recent economic development by consulting the economics and financial press on a regular basis. This course provides a graduatelevel overview of the theory of, and evidence on, economic development. What a ects economic growth, inequality, and poverty.
Course objective development economics is a oneterm course for the 4th year icef students. In a world composed of similar people, why is it that we. Yet, theory is divided on the interpretation of the dynamic processes that favour economic growth, and therefore also in suggesting the economic policies to promote long. The concept of economic growth and development economic growth include changes in material production and during a relative short period of time, usually one year. This course will introduce students to some of the main concepts, theories and perspectives that inform policy making and analysis in the field of development economics. Mec007 international trade and finance compulsory 6 6 8. Introduction to development fall 2008 focus on institutions and policies is the result of research on comparative economic performance which has produced some critical stylized facts. First one sector, then another, then a third have grown rapidly, but not all together. This course is designed to attain the following learning objectives. Course description the goal of the course is to introduce the main issues of development economics. The economic development of the united states and its accomplishments in science and technology as well as national defense rely heavily on its advanced electronics industry. At least 60 credits in the standard case, in which there is a total of 180 ects, otherwise onethird of the coursework in economics such as micro, macro, development. Lecture notes foundations of development policy economics. Introduction economics may appear to be the study of complicated tables and charts, statistics and numbers, but, more specifically, it is the study of what constitutes.
In the final meeting the members furnish details of courses i. Course overview this course is aimed at providing students with alternative ways of thinking about the applicability of standard economic theories to the developing country context. Developing countries, notwithstanding the enormous strides they. Development economics and economic development a historical overview growth vs. Factor accumulation does not account for the bulk of crosscountry di. Development economics i hc52 core course cc credit. In this way, economic theory formed the basis on the basis of certain decisions are made that are used for regulating and directing the reproduction. Understand the development policies pursued until recently 3. Developing countries, notwithstanding the enormous strides they have made in the last few decades, display fundamental economic inadequacies in a wide range of indicators.
The course web page contains detailed lecture notes for each lecture. The committee developed the courses of economics of climate change and ecological economics, and incorporated these as optional courses at bsbsc hons agri. Economics is a way of thinking, and students can apply this way of thinking to nearly any aspect of the world see section v for a discussion of various subfields of economics. Jan 10, 2018 notion of trickledown, a stance that has strongly in. School of business administration, division of economics. Wzha illustrative development economics 5story residential project achievable rent. He notes that the favour must be a positive good or service, so as to exclude. Primarily, development economics can be divided into two categories economic and social. Its props are micro macroeconomics introductory course, economic history. An introduction to development economics econ 3392 table. This course is basically on economics development, which is an extension to a. History of the development of engineering economic representation within a. Chapter 1 introduction open a book any book on the economics of developing countries, and it will begin with the usual litany of woes.
The msc development economics offers the great advantage of drawing from the longstanding research and teaching experience of two faculties, both deeply committed to development issues. Rather, the aim is to introduce the broad themes of development economics, to familiarize the reader with central issues and seminal findings that have guided the fields evolution of the past. Explore materials for this course in the pages linked along the left. Help students learn apply the tools of economic analysis to problems of growth. Econ5310 course outlines development economics unsw. Todaro, michael, economic development, pearson, 12th edition 2015. Notes for a course in development economics debraj ray version 3. Rather, the aim is to introduce the broad themes of development economics, to familiarize the. Development economics an overview sciencedirect topics. A core objective is to provide breath in terms of the coverage of salient topics in economic development and rigor in terms of. Alternative approaches to development economics pranab bardhan 39 1. Development economics is the study of economies that do not fit many of the basic assumptions underpinning economic analysis in highincome countries, including wellfunctioning markets, perfect information, and low transaction costs. Monopolies, oligopolies, and perfect competition 8 economic basics. Smith is often noted as the father of modern economics, and his description of.
In terms of attitudes, students should develop in this course. This course applies the tools of economic analysis to issues of developing countries. Econ 3501 development economics iii course outlines. Economic growth under ideal and nonideal conditions lecture 2 3. Aguero university of california, riverside fall 2007 general information.
Why do some countries achieve high levels of economic development and others do not. To that end, the course is divided into four sections. You can also view a pdf of the 202021 econ courses. Old thinking tend to pop up again in new disgises 6. Teaching the basics of economic development, however, is a difficult task. Lectures 2 explores how intrahousehold bargaining models affect gender related outcomes.
This course explores advancement in the analysis of financial development and introduces the recent debate on the role of financial intermediation in the process of economic development. Course outline and readings each of the following topics should take us one week, on average. Assignment must have an aiu cover page, introduction to the topics of the chapter, answers to the questions below, conclusion about the exam. Development economics msc development economics msc. Freely browse and use ocw materials at your own pace. Economic development fourth edition in this fourth edition of his textbook, e.
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