Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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Development economics is one of the most attracting branches of the broader disciplines of economics and political economy. Development economics is the economics of poor third world and developing countries like economies of Asia Africa and Latin America. Economic development is a branch of economics which deals with the causes and cures of mass poverty. It pays attention on involuntary deprivation of fundamental material comforts of life basic nutrition shelter minimally competent medical attention and primary education. The purpose to study development economics is to get familiarize about different growth and development theories and the problems of poverty inequality population growth education and health of developing countries and policy options to overcome these problems.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of the course you should be able to
- Articulate a comprehensive understanding of economic development in a global context including historical trends contemporary dynamics and key challenges.
- Compare and contrast the levels of economic development growth trajectories and socioeconomic indicators among different countries through analytical approach.
- Assess critically the classic theories of economic growth and development such as endogenous and exogenous growth theories.
- Examine the relationship between poverty inequality and development aimed at addressing different issues and promoting inclusive growth.
- Understand key drivers and impacts of population growth in the context of implications for social and economic outcomes.
- Evaluate policy responses to development challenges and drawing on theoretical insights and empirical evidence to inform their analyses and recommendations.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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Introducing Economic Development: A Global Perspective
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2
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Comparative Economic Development
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3
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Comparative Economic Development (Continued)
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Week 02
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4
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Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development
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5
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Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development (Continued1)
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6
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Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development (Continued2)
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Week 03
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7
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Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development
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8
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Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development (Continued1)
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9
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Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development (Continued2)
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Week 04
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10
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Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences and Controversies
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11
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Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences and Controversies (Continued1)
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12
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Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences and Controversies (Continued2)
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Week 05
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13
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Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences and Controversies (Continued3)
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14
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Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development
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15
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Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development (Continued1)
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Week 06
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16
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Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development (Continued2)
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17
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Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development (Continued3)
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18
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Exogenous and Endogenous Growth Theory
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Week 07
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19
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Production Function Approach to the Analysis of Growth
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20
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Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment
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21
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Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment (Continued)
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Week 08
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22
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Urbanization and Rural Urban Migration: Theory and Policy
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23
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Urbanization and Rural Urban Migration: Theory and Policy (Continued1)
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24
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Urbanization and Rural Urban Migration: Theory and Policy (Continued2)
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Week 09
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25
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Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development
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26
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Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development (Continued1)
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27
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Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development (Continued2)
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Week 10
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28
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Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development (Continued3)
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29
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The Environment and Economic Development
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30
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The Environment and Economic Development (Continued1)
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Week 11
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31
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The Environment and Economic Development (Continued2)
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32
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The Environment and Economic Development (Continued3)
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33
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The Environment and Economic Development (Continued4)
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Week 12
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34
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International Trade Theory and Development Strategy
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35
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International Trade Theory and Development Strategy (Continued1)
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36
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International Trade Theory and Development Strategy (Continued2)
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Week 13
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37
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International Trade Theory and Development Strategy (Continued3)
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38
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International Trade Theory and Development Strategy (Continued4)
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39
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International Trade Theory and Development Strategy (Continued5)
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Week 14
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40
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Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises and Stabilization Policies
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41
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Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises and Stabilization Policies (Continued1)
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42
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Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises and Stabilization Policies (Continued2)
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Week 15
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43
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Foreign Finance, Investment, and Aid: Controversies and Opportunities
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44
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Foreign Finance, Investment, and Aid: Controversies and Opportunities (Continued)
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45
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Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development
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