Economics in International Affairs II: Development Economics

  • NINT 5251 - Economics in International Affairs II: Development Economics (Fall 2008)

Section A/CRN 4810 (syllabus)
Sakiko Fukuda-Parr
Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.50pm

Section B/CRN 4811 (syllabus)
Alberto Handfas
Monday 4.00pm - 5.50pm

The purpose of this course is to build familiarity with the core theory and empirical findings on the economic processes that underpin the development process. The course will cover theory and empirical literature on: (i) economics of growth; (ii) structural transformation; (iii) distribution and poverty; (iv) macroeconomic issues including trade, finance and globalisation; (v) demography and population growth; (vi) education and health; (v) sustainability and environment; (vi) ethical foundations. For each topic the course explores theoretical approaches, both mainstream and heterodox, along with their associated policy implications. In addition, the course will introduce basic empirical tools in order to apply the concepts to contemporary development issues.

Prerequisite: Economics in International Affairs I or the equivalent.

This course is the foundation class for the Development concentration.

Concentration:Development