ECG3140

Economic development

(BUS)

Not offered in 2000

Dr Ram Pillarisetti

6 points + 3-hour lecture/workshop per week + Distance, approximately 12 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland + Prerequisites: ECG1102, ECG2120

Synopsis: Topics include definition of economic development; theories of economic development; theories and possible policy solutions associated with issues like population, human capital, agriculture, the environment, foreign investment, foreign aid, third world debt, trade and the role of planning.

Assessment: Two assignments (each 2500 words): 40% + Research report (4000 words): 60%