Development Economics - ECO00031I

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  • Department: Economics and Related Studies
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module summary

This module provides an overview of the causes and consequences of economic development.

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Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2023-24

Module aims

The aim of the module is to introduce the students to theoretical and quantitative toolkits that help understand factors that are important in explaining differences in economic development across regions and time.

Module learning outcomes

Having completed the module, students will be able to identify and discuss theories of economic development. Furthermore, they will be able to critically assess a variety of empirical techniques commonly used to identify key determinants of economic development.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) 100

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

Opportunities for formative assessment

Students will prepare sample questions for the seminars during which oral feedback will be provided.

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) 100

Module feedback

  • Feedback on sample questions will be provided during seminars.

  • Assessment feedback will be provided in line with University guidelines

Indicative reading

Todaro, M P. & Smith, S C. (2020). Economic Development. 10th ed, Essex: Pearson