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Module Title LI Economic Development B
SchoolBirmingham Business School
Department Birmingham Business School
Module Code 08 08350
Module Lead Jan Joswik
Level Intermediate Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites LC Introduction to Economics for Non-Specialists B - (08 11094) LC Introduction to Economics for Non-Specialists A - (08 11093)
Co-requisites LI Economic Development A - (08 08348)
Restrictions Available to all students who have been allowed onto the second year of a degree programme in the Department of Economics (including Joint Honours) or who have passed 08 11095/ 08 11096 Principles of Economics AB or 08 11093/ 08 11094 Introduction to Economics for Non-Specialists AB
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Seminar-5 hours
Guided independent study-75 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description

This linked module provides an in-depth treatment of contemporary issues in development economics. It is concerned with general theoretical and empirical themes and their policy implications for developing countries. Topics in Semester 1 cover classical and modern theories of economic growth and development, as well as issues related to income inequality and poverty, international trade, especially the trade strategies adopted in developing countries, and financial crises. Topics in Semester 2 cover domestic issues including human capital (health and education) and governance, as well as macroeconomic issues such as foreign aid and foreign finance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students should be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of core economic theories and concepts of development;
  • identify relevant constraints to economic development;
  • critically evaluate the relationships between policies addressing key constraints to development and development outcomes.
Assessment 08350-01 : Overall Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions 3 hour written examination (60%) 2 x 1500 word essays (20% each) (Jointly assessed with 08 08348) Reassessment: 3-hour written examination (100%)
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