This unit of study is designed to train students in current theoretical and empirical developments in the field of development economics. Examples of topics include poverty and inequality; development impact measurement; microfinance; migration and structural transformation; technology adoption; nutritional and psychological poverty traps; childhood disadvantages; institutions, social preferences, and culture in the context of economic development.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Economics |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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(ECON6001 or ECON6701) and (ECON6002 or ECON6702) and (ECON6003 or ECON6703) and (ECMT6002 or ECMT6702) |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Shyamal Chowdhury, shyamal.chowdhury@sydney.edu.au |
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