Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The objective is for students to gain an understanding of the complex and difficult issues facing policy makers in developing countries. Based on the knowledge and understanding acquired in the first year common core of multidiscipline studies, and the principles covered in first and second year economics studies, issues and relevant theories associated with the economic development of developing countries are explored. Students use this to identify and evaluate the economic, social and institutional factors that may hinder or assist economic development at the national and/or international level.
Synopsis The subject covers various theories of economic development issues relating to population, human capital, agriculture, the environment, foreign private investment, aid/third world debt, trade and the role of planning.
Assessment Two assignments (each 2500 words) 40% + Research report (4000 words): 60%