DEC-20806 Introduction to Development Economics

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Contents:

This course offers a systematic introduction to development economics, with special emphasis on agricultural and rural development processes. The main development theories are discussed. Attention is focused on issues like poverty and distribution, population and migration, trade and globalization, domestic policies, and aid and institutional development.

Learning outcomes:

After finishing this course, the student is expected to be able to:
- demonstrate a broad understanding of development theories;
- demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in development economics;
- apply simple models to analyze various issues germane to economic development.

Activities:

- following lectures;
- assisting at a practical and making exercises;
- preparation for the examination.

Examination:

Written examination.

Literature:

- Perkins et al. Economics of Development. Sixth Edition. New York: W.W. Norton.