School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ Economics
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
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Instructional Language
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This course introduces the fundamental topics of development economics. The central question of the course is why some countries develop and prosper while others fail. It examines the factors that support economic development and the key characteristics of developing countries.
Textbook and / or References
Textbook: Economic Development
Authors: Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith
The aim of the course is to introduce students to concepts such as economic development, human development, growth, poverty, inequality, and human capital, while also familiarizing them with fundamental development theories.
1. Understands the meanings of the terms economic growth and economic development.
2. Has knowledge of fundamental economic growth theories.
3. Possesses the ability to read, comprehend, explain, and interpret key scientiffic writings on the subject.
Week 1: Chapter 1: Introduction to Economic Development
Week 2: Chapter 2: Comparative Economic Development
Week 3: Chapter 3: Classical Theories of Economic Growth and Development
Week 4: Chapter 3: Classical Theories of Economic Growth and Development (continued)
Week 5: Chapter 4: Modern Theories of Development and Underdevelopment
Week 6: Chapter 5: Poverty, Inequality, and Development
Week 7: Chapter 5: Poverty, Inequality, and Development (continued)
Week 8: Chapter 6: Population Growth and Economic Development
Week 9: Chapter 8: Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development
Week 10: Chapter 14: Foreign Finance, Investment, Aid, and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities
Weeks 11-12: Student Presentations
Tentative Assesment Methods
Midterm Exam: 35 %
Final Exam: 35 %
Report and Presentation: 20 %
Assignments: 10 %
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