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Module Title
LM Topics in Development Economics
School
Birmingham Business School
Department
Birmingham Business School
Module Code
07 27190
Module Lead
Dr. Yi Liu
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
Development economics is distinctive in its method of analysis rather than in its predictions. This module will develop methods of rigorous economic analysis that may be applied to problems particular to developing economies. Topics will include: (1) economics of growth and applications to developing countries; (2) education, human capital and endogenous growth; (3) institutions and policies for development; (4) inequality and development; (5) history, expectations and development; (6) labour markets, migration, urbanisation and city growth; (7) globalisation and economic development.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate technical knowledge and an in-depth understanding of recent developments in advanced economic theory relating to developing economies;
Use the tools of advanced economic theory to analyse problems particular to developing countries;
Appraise and synthesise the relevant literature, explaining how theories have been tested and the results obtained.