ECOP3014 - Political Economy of Development

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Elizabeth Hill
Phone: +61 2 9114 1481
Email: elizabeth.hill@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit of study investigates the theory and practice of economic development in low income countries. Students will be introduced to debates about the economic causes of poverty, alternative measures of poverty and development, and learn to evaluate public policy debates about how to achieve economic development. There is a particular focus on the rise of the Chinese and Indian economies and their impact on patterns and strategies of global economic development.

Assessments

2x1200wd essays (40%), 1x1.5hr exam (40%), tutorial presentation 500wd equivalent, (10%), tutorial participation (10%)

Classes

1x2hr lecture/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week or equivalent in intensive session

Prerequisites

ECOP1001 and (ECOP1003 or ECOP1004)

Prohibitions

ECOP3004

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