Economic Perspectives on Development (L2147)
Economic Perspectives on Development
Module L2147
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module introduces students to how economics can be used to understand contemporary international development issues. Students will obtain a basic understanding of tools that economics uses to analyse and evaluate development questions. The emphasis is on analysing a topic and the nature of the problem, and policy responses, from both an economic and critical perspective. The module begins with a non-technical introduction to economics and then covers a set of topics, such as determinants of economic growth and the connection between growth, inequality and poverty, trade and trade policy, poverty reduction policies, the roles of corruption, legal and political institutions in economic development, agriculture, land and credit markets, the determinants and consequences of violent conflict and environment and development.
Module learning outcomes
To demonstrate basic knowledge of economic concepts and arguments relevant to core development questions.
Ability to appreciate the subtlety of critical perspectives and debates about economic development.
To demonstrate a basic understanding of analytical techniques used by economists, such as simple graphs and ways to measure development.
Ability to diagnose some of the main problems of developing countries and discuss possible policy measures required for promoting development.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T1 Week 7 (1 hour) | 100.00% |
| Take Away paper | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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