Development Economics

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Development Economics
Leerdoelen	1. Has advanced academic knowledge and understanding of frameworks for analysing macro and micro-determinants of development 2. Has the ability to interpret the interrelationships of the knowledge areas and can draw links between the findings in international scientific articles. 3. Is able to critically reflect upon and discuss the findings and methodology applied in the articles.
Omschrijving	Why are some countries poor and some countries rich? This course will introduce you to the debate about sources of growth and development in today's world. Global economic growth has been rapid since the 1950s, but uneven across countries and major challenges to growth have recently appeared. We start by laying out the main development trends in the world economy. Subsequently we focus on various topics based on advanced academic articles . These include macro-issues (History and Institutions, Poverty and Inequality, and Structural Change) as well as more micro determinants (Savings, Capital and Insurance Markets).
Uren per week	5
Onderwijsvorm	(plenary lectures and tutorials)
Toetsvorm	(oral presentations of papers and final written exam with open questions)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. M.P. Timmer
Docent(en)	prof. dr. B.W. Lensink ,prof. dr. M.P. Timmer
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs t.b.a.
Entreevoorwaarden	For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, in particular those interested in Development and Growth issues. Prior knowledge includes the ReMa courses Microeconomic Analysis and Macroeconomic Analysis. An intermediate course in Development Economics (BSc level) is expected, but not mandatory.
Opmerkingen	GEM Secretariat: gem.feb@rug.nl, phone +31 (0)50 3633458, room 5411.0534
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Research Master in Economics and Business  (keuzevakken ReMa-Economics) 1 semester II a keuze