Universität Wien

140123 KU Introductory Seminar: Development Economics (2011W)

(engl.)

Continuous assessment of course work

This course covers some of the key topics in Development Economics. The course will be taught at an introductory level. No prior knowledge of Economics is assumed.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 14.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 21.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 28.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 04.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 11.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 18.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 25.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 02.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 09.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 16.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 13.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 20.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Friday 27.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their presentations during the course and written homeworks to be handed in regularly. Class participation will be noted and can improve students' grades.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Different theories will be discussed, as well as the related empirical evidence and policy debates. Class participation is encouraged and reflected in students' grades. Students' presentation will be peer-evaluated.

Examination topics

Reading list

Literature will discussed in the first class. We will cover among others Easterly and Krugman and economic readers.

Association in the course directory

KW2, K IV, n K IV

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:34