The module will introduce students to the economics of development.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
Explore some of the economic reasons that have led to this global inequality, and some of the steps that might be taken to relieve the situation. A unifying theme of this module is the role of markets and market failure in setting the pattern of past development, and the potential role of policy in the future. The course covers a number of topics related to economic development theories and empirical evidence on economic development.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module is taught through a combination of lectures and interactive seminar sessions where engagement and participation are expected.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
This module is assessed by written coursework (100% of the final mark), in which students are asked to produce TWO economic reports on set questions/topics on a country of their choice. The first assessment counts for 20% of the marks and the second assessment submitted at the end of the module is worth 80% of the marks. This is the same for internal repeat. Assessment for external repeat and referral is through 100% end of module coursework assessment.
