Universität Wien

240078 VO KW1 - (EC - KW1) - Einführung in die Entwicklungsökonomie (2022S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
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Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

I prefer teaching in class and most recent developments seem to permit in class teaching. So please come all to the classroom!

If the situation gest worse: I have designed this course as online course. So in the worst case, we can be flexible but priority will be on teaching in the classroom

  • Dienstag 08.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 15.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 22.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 29.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 05.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 26.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 03.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 10.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 17.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 24.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Dienstag 31.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Why are some countries poor while other are rich? This is the core question for development economists. There is no single answer to this question. That’s why the course is organized around key topics in Development Economics.
We will introduce students to important paradigms in development so that they are in a position to of critically reflect on them. Different theories will be discussed, as well as the related empirical evidence and policy debates. Students will develop analytical skills to think independently about economic development issues and policies.
The course is taught at an introductory level: no prior knowledge of Economics is required. A large effort is made to help students understand economic models and graphs.
empirical evidence and policy debates. Students will develop analytical skills to think independently about economic development issues and policies.
The course is held in English language and (even though we will be teaching online) students' active participation is encouraged (and more fun).

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

There will be a final exam at the end of the semester.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Pass the final exam. It clearly helps if you participate in class (and it is more fun).

Prüfungsstoff

Slides and literature that discussed in class.

Literatur

We use James M. Cypher 2014 "The process of Economic Development".
A new 2021 edition has just been published, but the 2014 issue is still ok and available at the library.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Erweiterungscurriculum IE Grundlagen; MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies: APM Grundlagen aus einer anderen Disziplin der Global Studies

Letzte Änderung: Fr 07.10.2022 14:49