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POL3513 - Political Economy: Growth, Institutions and Corruption

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Course content

The course examines theory and empirical data related to the design and implementation of policies oriented towards favorable framework conditions for growth and development, at both micro and macro level. Theory and empirical data are mainly from the international literature. Topics include the significance of good/strong institutions for democracy and innovation, as well as growth and development. The importance of weak institutions is highlighted in a particular way.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall have knowledge about:

  • the design, implementation and impact of policies with emphasis on the possibilities of economic growth, development and democracy
  • the influence of institutions on the possibility for growth, development and prosperity
  • how weak institutions affect society, particularly regarding to corruption

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • treat one of the themes which was discussed in instruction in an independent analytical manner which fulfills the requirements for scientific writing
  • orally discuss and reflect over one's own written work and the themes which were taken up during teaching

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/group discussions 4 hours per week. If 6 or fewer students attend the course the two first weeks of teaching, the course will be offered as an individual study course with supervision. Please contact the department for further information.

Compulsory assignments

  • Presentation

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: Term paper and oral examination. Length of term paper: 6000-8000 words. The oral exam contains questions from both the term paper and the rest of the pensum. The oral exam will be used to adjust the term paper's grade by a maximum of one grade. Both the term paper and the oral exam must be retaken at a repeat of the exam.

Required previous knowledge

60 credits in Social Sciences. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
POL8513 10.0 AUTUMN 2009
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

No

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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