Overview

This unit introduces you to topics and concepts that are of relevance in the context of economic development. The focus of this unit is on applying tools in economics in analysing important issues in development. The emphasis in the lectures will be on the methodology that one adopts to study … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Ranjan Ray

Learning outcomes

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

apply rigorous economic analysis in studying key issues in development economics

2.

apply new analytical frameworks and new areas in development where economic analysis can be used

3.

discuss the use of econometric and other empirical methodologies for assessing the relevance of economic models

4.

develop meaningful questions with deep policy significance in the area of development

5.

demonstrate confidence in applying relevant microeconomic or macroeconomic techniques to key issues in developing countries; use (where appropriate) econometric and other methodologies to analyse data sets from developing countries to address key policy questions; and critically read specialist articles in development economics.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload