140235 VO KW1 - K IV - Introductory Lecture: Development Economics (2011S)
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Language: English
Examination dates
- Thursday 30.06.2011 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Friday 09.09.2011 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Wednesday 05.10.2011 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Friday 16.12.2011 11:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
- Wednesday 25.01.2012 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 10.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 17.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 24.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 31.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 07.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 14.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 05.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 12.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 19.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 26.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 09.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Thursday 16.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
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Aims, contents and method of the course
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.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students will be evaluated on the basis of an exam. (The exam will be offered four times only.)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students will develop analytical skills to think independently about the problems of developing countries as well as the effects of economic policies.
Examination topics
Different theories will be discussed, as well as the related empirical evidence and policy debates.
Reading list
- N.G. Mankiw and M.P. Taylor (2006): Economics, Thomson, Ch 1, 2. (German version available.)
- Paul Krugman and Maurice Obstfeld (2008): International Economics, 8th Edition, Pearson-Addison-Wesley, Chapters 3, 10, 12-14, 17, 21, 22. (German version available.)
- Debraj Ray (1998): Development Economics, Princeton University Press.
- Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith (2009): Economic Development, Addison-Wesley.
David N. Weil (2009): Economic Growth, Addison-Wesley.
- Paul Krugman and Maurice Obstfeld (2008): International Economics, 8th Edition, Pearson-Addison-Wesley, Chapters 3, 10, 12-14, 17, 21, 22. (German version available.)
- Debraj Ray (1998): Development Economics, Princeton University Press.
- Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith (2009): Economic Development, Addison-Wesley.
David N. Weil (2009): Economic Growth, Addison-Wesley.
Association in the course directory
IE: KW1, K VI
MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies: APM Grundlagen aus einer anderen Disziplin der Global Studies
MA Globalgeschichte und Global Studies: APM Grundlagen aus einer anderen Disziplin der Global Studies
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