The Economics of Development (L1065)
The Economics of Development
Module L1065
Module details for 2019/20.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The objective of this course is to provide students with analytical and empirical tools that enable them to understand the functioning of markets and institutions in developing countries. The course will cover issues such as political institutions, corruption, property rights, credit market imperfections, the contractual structure in agriculture and informal insurance. For each major topic covered we want to derive testable implications from the theory, subject these to econometric testing and draw out policy conclusions.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand the key economic problems and challenges specific to low and middle-income economies, with the ability to apply the knowledge and understanding in practice
Critically evaluate arguments and data relating to developing countries
Systematically understand the main theoretical models and empirical methods that are used by the profession to study economic development and be able to comment upon related research
Analyse and communicate problems in development, both in writing and through presentations to specialist and non-specialist audiences
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Take Away paper (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 011111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | hours | |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | hours |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Sonja Fagernas
Convenor, Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/128581
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