DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS*

概要

[Note 1: Prerequisite: IBE200 (Principles of Microeconomics). Students must have solid understanding of microeconomics principles. If you do not meet the prerequisite but still want to enroll in this course, please talk to (or email) the instructor prior to the first class. In general, you are not allowed to enroll in the course, but the instructor may give you a special permission if your background is deemed sufficient. Not obtaining a permission is a sufficient reason for receiving an F grade.] This course introduces the main issues of development using economic analysis. We start with an introduction about how economists try to understand what anti-poverty policies "work". Then, we cover topics like poverty, inequality, and human development. In the second part of the semester, we explore some essential economic theories to understand comparative economic development.

目標

At the completion of this course, students should be able to: 1) Understand and explain economic development concepts. 2) Compare and explain the most commonly used measures of economic development. 3) Think critically about the major economic development issues in the world. 3) Have a solid understanding about the essentials of development economics.

授業外の学習

Students are expected to read the study materials, actively interact on the Moodle platform. For example: ●Preparation of class materials and reading assignments (60 minutes). ●Work on problem solving assignments (60 minutes) ●Review class lecture (70 minutes) See Moodle for details.

所要時間: 190 minutes per lecture