DEC-30306 Central Themes in Development Economics

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

DEC-20306; DEC-20806; DEC-30806, AEP-31306

Continuation courses:

Thesis Development Economics

Contents:

This advanced course provides an in-depth treatment of various important contemporary issues in development economics. We will discuss state-of-the-art literature on a selection of topics, approaching them from multiple perspectives. The topics discussed include 'the relation between health and development,' 'institutional quality and development', 'aid and development,' 'child labour and trade standards,' and 'growth and distribution.'

Learning outcomes:

After finishing this course, the student is expected to be able to:
- demonstrate a deep economic understanding of various (policy) issues in development, and of the relevant debates in the scientific literature;
- demonstrate an understanding of the various methodologies applied in the literature to analyze these issues.

Activities:

Studying the literature on a number of central issues and discussing the findings and conclusions with students and staff.

Examination:

Written examination.

Literature:

Course guide and literature list is available at the secretariat of the Development Economics Group.