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;
 role of state in development.

Course coordinators

Magdalena Wąsikowska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The course aims to provide a thorough review and critical assessment of contemporary issues in economic development and the political economy of development, covering the main analytical approaches, empirical evidence, institutions and policy issues in development economics.

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, test to be held in-class 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

Bibliography

Core Readings
 Meier, G.M. & Rauch, J.E. (2005 or newer) Leading Issues in Economic Development, Oxford University Press;
 Ray, D. (1998) Development Economics, Princeton University Press;
 Sachs, J. (2005) The End of Poverty. How Can We Make It Happen in Our Lifetime, Penguin;
 Thirlwall, A.P. (2006 or newer) Growth and Development. With Special Reference to Developing Economies, Palgrave Macmillan (later editions: Economics of Development: Theory and Evidence by A.P. Thirlwall and P. Pacheco-López)
 Todaro, M.P. & Smith, S.C. (2009 & newer) Economic Development, Addison Wesley.
+ Additional materials provided by the lecturer on the weekly basis!!! Some of them OBLIGATORY!!!