751-1500-00L  Development Economics

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersI. Günther
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentNumber of participants limited to 50.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
751-1500-00 VEntwicklungsökonomie
Einzelne Vorlesungen werden auf Englisch durchgeführt.
2 hrs
Mon13:15-15:00ML F 36 »
I. Günther

Catalogue data

AbstractIntroduction into basic theoretical and empirical aspects of economic development. Prescriptive theory of economic policy for poverty reduction and economic growth.
ObjectiveStudents are able to
- critically discuss economic questions in the context of developing countries
- critically discuss policy recommendations for economic development.
Content- measurement of development, poverty and inequality,
- growth theories
- trade and development
- education, health, population and development
- states and institutions
- fiscal,monetary- and exchange rate policies
- economic policies for poverty reduction
- economics of development aid
Lecture notesNone.
LiteratureD. Perkins, S. Radelet, D. Lindauer, S. Block (2012): Economics of Development. 7th Edition, W. W. Norton, New York and London.
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirement: Introduction to economics.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits2 credits
ExaminersI. Günther
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination90 min schriftliche Prüfung in der letzten Semesterwoche (70%) und 3 Aufgabenblätter während des Semester (30%).

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Groups

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Restrictions

Places50 at the most
Waiting listuntil 05.03.2017

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