ECC3670

Economics of developing countries ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Pushkar Maitra

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Definition of economic development; characteristics of developing countries; theories of economic development and underdevelopment; the possible effects and application of agricultural, population, domestic saving, domestic and foreign investment, foreign aid, human resources, and international trade policies on economic development.

Assessment: Written (2400-word essay): 25% + Oral presentation: 5% + Examination (2.5 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: Three contact hours per week

Prerequisites: ECC2000 and ECC2010, or equivalent

Prohibitions: ECC4367