DEC-22803 Theorists of Economic Growth
Course
Credits 3.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lectures | 14 |
| Literature study | |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Self-study |
| Course coordinator(s) | dr. R Haagsma |
| Lecturer(s) | dr. R Haagsma |
| dr. HP Weikard | |
| Examiner(s) | dr. R Haagsma |
| dr. HP Weikard |
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Assumed knowledge on:
Economie A (DEC-10306)
Contents:
In this course we survey the important theorists in economics from David Hume and Adam Smith to the present, and particularly explore how they chose to deal or not to deal with the variables and problems posed by the dynamics of economic growth. We demonstrate how past mainstream thought about economic growth has contributed to the scope and method of modern growth theories. We also discuss deviations from orthodoxy that have helped to shape contemporary thought about growth.
Learning outcomes:
- students will be able to put contemporary thought about economic growth into historical perspective;
- students will be able to assess the place and importance of the major theorists of economic growth.
Activities:
- attendance of lectures;
- writing a paper.
Examination:
Written exam.
Literature:
Course guide with programme and literature is available at the secretariat of the Development Economics Group.
| Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory for: | BIN | International Development Studies | BSc | 3MO | |