ECC4670

Economic development theory and policy

(BUS)

Associate Professor Robert Rice and Associate Professor Ian Wills

7 points + Two 1.5-hour lectures per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: ECC3670

Synopsis: Characteristics and experience of developing countries; the process of structural transformation; strengths and limitations of theories of economic growth and development; domestic and external sources of financial and human resources for development; the roles of international trade, investment, and technology transfer; economic policies, industry development strategies, and the role of government in the development process.

Assessment: Written (3000-word essay): 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60%