Overview

The unit examines the process of economic development and its effects on prosperity, poverty and sustainability. The unit begins by studying the sources of prosperity via economic growth in the modern era, with particular reference to the Great Divergence in incomes that started during the 1800s. Second, the unit asks … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Simon Angus

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Simon Angus

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

An understanding of economic analysis as a key tool in explaining and understanding the disparate levels of wealth observed in the modern world

2.

Knowledge of the key components of Economics thinking

3.

The ability to use this analysis to identify the underlying causes of economic prosperity, poverty and environmental degradation in the modern global economy

4.

Skills in critical analysis of policies aimed at alleviating global poverty such as the Millennium Development Goals, especially as they relate to sub-Saharan Africa

5.

Skills in the critical assessment of academic contributions to issues of economic development and growth

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 50% + Exam: 50%

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Environment and governance
International development practice
International development and environment
International relations