Development Economics 2104-GPIR-D1DEVE
Outline of seminars (subject to changes):
development economics – a primer;
characteristics of underdevelopment;
measuring growth and development;
poverty and inequality;
theories of economic growth and development;
population growth and economic development;
rle of state in development;
agriculture, industry, trade and development.
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
On completion of the unit students should be able to:
Understand and apply the main theories and models of economic development, and link them with a real-world cases;
Understand the role of institutions in the process of economic development;
Search, access and examine the main sources of economic and social data relevant to economic development.
Assessment criteria
1. Final test – 50 % of the final grade (50 points, examination to be held during the final meeting)
2. E-learning platform tasks (kampus platform) – 40% of the final grade (2 x 20 points);
3. Coursework: active participation in seminars – 10% of the final grade (10 points), 1 absence allowed.
In order to complete the module students need to obtain a passing grade (more than 55% of the points) from all components of the assessment.
Practical placement
NA
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