This course is an introduction to the analysis of core issues in economic development. It is an applied course that tackles major real work problems faced by policy makers especially in developing countries. The course combines description and analysis with an emphasis on the elaboration of simple and useful theoretical models for an understanding of the issues that comprise the subject of development economics. Its aim is to provide students with some foundational analytic tools for addressing core problems associated with economic development today while drawing on some experiences from developing economies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
- demonstrate a sound understanding of the theoretical principles and conceptual arguments for dealing with key issues in economic development
- demonstrate the capacity to apply the analytical methodology learned to the real world situation
- gain a clear understanding of the key issues with respect to government economic policy aimed at enhancing economic development
- evaluate the role, strengths and limitations of various kinds of institutions which exist in many developing countries
- demonstrate the capacity to carry out research on a topic explaining the cross-country differences in economic growth performance in developing countries.
Other Information
Delivery Mode:
Offered in Semester One on campus.
Indicative Assessment
Weekly tutorial preparation (10%)
Essay outline (1 page, 5%)
Essay (2500 words, 30%)
Exam (3 hours, 55%)
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Workload
A two-hour lecture and one hour tutorial per week for 13 weeks
Office hours run from 2 to 4 pm on Friday afternoon
Prescribed Texts
Economics of Development: Theory and Evidence by A. P. Thirlwall (Palgrave Macmillan, the Ninth Edition, 2011).
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4500 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $6000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2465 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |