Development Economics (p)
Course content
Our understanding of economic development is constantly evolving. Economic theories and policies are adjusted, augmented and replaced as we gain new insights from observing the World. However, there is often more than one interpretation of observed outcomes. Therefore it is important to have knowledge of both the facts and economists' diverse interpretations of these facts.
The course "Development Economics" therefore gives an overview of the level and changes of socio-economic conditions, such as income, poverty, education and health in the global south. These conditions are put in perspective in presentations and discussions of the major trends in classical and contemporary thinking about economic development.
General textbook material and selected articles on the subject form the core of the readings. The range of topics covered include theories of development, micro- and macroeconomic issues and economic analysis as well as key policy issues and recommendations.
MSc programme in Economics – elective course
Bacheloruddannelsen i økonomi – Prioriteret valgfag på 3. år (angivet med et p) Vedr prioriterede valgfag, se studieordningen.
The Danish BSc programme in Economics - prioritized elective at the 3rd year (symbolized by ‘p’).
The course is open to:
- Exchange and Guest students from abroad
- Credit students from Danish Universities
- Open University students
After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:
Knowledge:
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Account for the issues addressed and the basic concepts used in development economics
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Identify, describe and assess the measurable indicators, which are used in socioeconomic surveys and analyses of the economic, social and institutional situation and characteristics of developing countries.
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Discuss theories and empirical evidence on economic inequality, poverty and growth and their internal relationships.
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Define key elements of the more recent theories and development models.
- Present and discuss existing theory and empirical evidence on the importance of human resources (health, education and population).
Skills:
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Analyse economic development issues with use of relevant micro and macro theories and empirical methods.
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Summarize and assess theory and empirical evidence on the economic characteristics and functions of selected markets (land, labour and capital/credit) in developing countries.
Competences:
- Master theoretical and empirical knowledge about economic development in a competent, coherent and original way in relation to current challenges.
- Initiate and manage ongoing professional debate in areas such as international trade, foreign direct investment and foreign aid.
The format of the course is a combination of lectures and individual student work.
Textbooks :
- Dwight H. Perkins, Steven Radelet, David L. Lindauer and Steven A. Blovk, 2013. "Economics of Development", 7th edition, W.W. Norton & Company. ISBN-10: 0393123529. ISBN-13: 978-0393123524.
- Debraj Ray, 1998. “Development Economics”, Princeton University Press. Hardcover, ISBN: 9780691017068
- eBook, ISBN: 9781400835898
- David N. Weil, 2013. "Economic Growth", Pearson International Edition, 3rd Edition. ISBN-10: 0273769294 ISBN-13: 978-0273769293
In addition to the textbooks journal articles and reports are also used. The compelte syllabus with chapters ect. will be posted at the start of the course.
Students should have followed courses corresponding to Microeconomics I, Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics I and Macroeconomics II at the 2nd year undergraduate level at the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen.
Schedule:
3 hours lectures a week from week 6 to 20 (except holidays).
The overall schema for the 3rd year and Master courses can be seen
at KUnet:
MSc in Economics => "courses and teaching" =>
"Planning and overview" => "Your timetable"
BA i Økonomi/KA i Økonomi => "Kurser og undervisning"
=> "Planlægning og overblik" => "Dit
skema"
Timetable and venue:
To see the time and location of lectures please press the link
under "Timetable"/"Se skema" at the right side
of this page (F means Spring).
Please be aware:
- The schedule of the lectures can change without the participants´
acceptance. If this occur, you can see the new schedule in your
personal timetable at KUnet, in the app myUCPH and through the
links in the right side of this course description and at the link
above.
- It is the students´s own responsibility continuously throughout
the study to stay informed about their study, their teaching, their
schedule, their exams etc. through the curriculum of the study
programme, the study pages at KUnet, student messages, the course
description, the Digital Exam portal, Absalon, the personal schema
at KUnet and myUCPH app etc.
for enrolled students: Rules etc at Master(UK), Master(DK) and Bachelor(DK)
When registered you will be signed up for exam.
- Full-degree students – sign up at Selfservice on KUnet
- Exchange and guest students from abroad – sign up through Mobility Online and Selfservice- read more through this website.
- Credit students from Danish universities - sign up through this website.
- Open University students - sign up through this website.
The dates for the exams are found here Exams – Faculty of Social Sciences - University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)
Please note that it is your own responsibility to check for overlapping exam dates.
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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On-site written exam, 3 hours under invigilation
- Type of assessment details
- ITX-exam in the exam venues of the university.
The exam assignment is given in English and must be answered in English. - Exam registration requirements
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There are no requirements that the student has to fulfill during the course to be able to sit the exam.
- Aid
- Without aids
No aids allowed at the written ITX-exam.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
at the written exam.
The written ITX-exam may be chosen for external assessment by random sample.
An oral re-examination may be with external assessment. - Exam period
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Exam information:
The examination date can be found in the exam schedule here
More information about examination, rules, aids etc. at Master(UK), Master(DK) and Bachelor(DK).
- Re-exam
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Same as the ordinary exam.
No aids allowed during the examination.
Reexam information:
The reexamination date/period can be found in the reexam schedule here
More information in Digital Exam in August
More info: Master(UK), Master(DK) and Bachelor.
Criteria for exam assessment
Students are assessed on the extent to which they master the learning outcome for the course.
In order to obtain the top grade “12”, the student must with no or only a few minor weaknesses be able to demonstrate an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material and can make use of the knowledge, skills and competencies listed in the learning outcomes.
In order to obtain the passing grade “02”, the student must in a satisfactory way be able to demonstrate a minimal acceptable level of the knowledge, skills and competencies listed in the learning outcomes.
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 42
- Preparation
- 161
- Exam
- 3
- English
- 206
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- AØKA08031U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
Bachelor
- Duration
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1 semester
- Placement
- Spring
- Go to 'Signup' for information about registration and enrollment.
- Price
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Information about admission and tuition fee: Master and Exchange Programme, credit students and guest students (Open University)
- Schedulegroup
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and venue:
- For teaching: Go to 'Remarks'.
- For exam and re-sits: Go to 'Exam'. - Capacity
- 82
- Studyboard
- Department of Economics, Study Council
Contracting department
- Department of Economics
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Course Coordinator
- John Rand (9-757a7379397d6c796f4b706e7a79397680396f76)
Teacher
See ‘Course Coordinators’
Please read "Remarks" regarding the schedule of the
teaching.
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