ECC3670 - Economics of developing countries

Leader: Professor Pushkar Maitra

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (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