Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Characteristics and experience of developing countries; theories of economic growth and development; domestic and external sources of financial and human resources for development; the roles of international trade, investment, technology manufacturing and government in the development process.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. be familiar with the distinctive environmental, technical and social characteristics of developing countries
2. understand the processes of structural change and social change which occur during development
3. recognise the importance of institutions, technological change, and international trade, aid, and investment for the development process
4. have skills necessary for the critical appraisal of theories of economic development.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 40%
Examination (3 hours): 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Pushkar Maitra

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECC3670