LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learning outcomes of this course are to help students (i) become conversant with a number of active research areas in development economics and empirical approaches they use; (ii) be able to apply economics principles and research findings to (select) public policy issues facing developing countries today; and (iii) sharpen their academic writing skills in economics.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 27.02.2023 - 19.04.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ritva Reinikka
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
This course builds on the course Development Economics I, although the latter is not a requirement for attending this course. The course focuses primarily on (i) empirical analysis in development economics, and (ii) how such analysis/research can be applied to real-life policy questions facing developing countries. We will study economic behaviour under different types of market and government failures. We will cover several active research fields in development economics, including institutions and corruption, education, health, and international trade. The course will also delve into some current debates regarding empirical methods and approaches in development economics.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
A final exam based on the lectures plus required readings (50% of the grade).
A group assignment (2-4 students) consisting of a presentation of about 15 min. during the last week of the course. We will focus these group assignments on the current debates on empirical methods/approaches in development economics (10% of the grade).
A term paper, which can be either an econometric exercise or an essay based on literature (40% of the grade)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Lectures
- Presentation, essay/term paper and independent study
- Exam
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
2023-2024 Spring IV