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Module Title	Development Economics
Module Code	EF321
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Declan Curran	Office Number	Q236
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The analytical foundations for the course involve three elements: an intellectual history of development theories, an appraisal of competing policy-making frameworks, and an applied study of development theory and policy in the context of international trade, finance, and official development aid. In this way, the analytical tools will be provided for a rigorous critique of the development experiences of industrialised and developing countries. Students will attend lectures and are expected to participate in class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate varying definitions and approaches to development, and in particular to distinguish between a narrowly focussed growth perspective and a broader view of the concept of economic development
2. Describe and analyse seminal contributions to the disciplines of growth modelling and development economics, such as the Neoclassical/Solow growth model and the Lewis dual sector model.
3. Identify and discuss the so-called 'stylised facts' of economic growth.
4. Critically assess different strands of development thinking, from modernization theories through to a more modern eclectic approach.
5. Engage with the major issues faced by development specialists today, such as the influence of the developed world (aid, trade and debt), demographics, and environmental challenges.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	50	Reading in preparation for lectures
Assignment Completion	25	Term Paper
Independent Study	26	Revision
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Definitions and approaches to development

Neoclassical growth models

Stylized Facts of Economic Growth

Theories of Development

Demographics and development

Influence of the developed world (aid, trade and debt)

Development and the environment

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Todaro, Michael P. and Stephen C. Smith: 2003, Economic Development, Pearson,
R. Barro and X. Sali I Martin: 0, Economic Growth, McGrawHill,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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EBC	BA in Global Business (Canada)
EBF	BA in Global Business (France)
EBG	BA in Global Business (Germany)
EBS	BA in Global Business (Spain)
EBT	BA in Global Business (USA)
EPL	BA in Economics, Politics and Law
EPLYA	BA in Economics, Politics and Law (Int)

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