Course content

The course focuses on political, institutional and economic causes of global development and underdevelopment. The course examines central theories on development as well as empirical literature in the field and discusses, among other things, the effects of international trade, investment, and development assistance; the development role of international organizations like the World Bank, IMF, UN and WTO, the impact of migration, domestic costraints on development in poor countries, and the extent to which national authorities enjoy freedom of action to pursue their own development models. The course provides both a historical and contemporary perspective.

Learning outcome

The course aimes to give students insight into the relationship between global development, the international economy and political choices and institutions.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group discussions amounting to 4 hours a week. Supervising of term paper. Approved term paper with a lenght of 4000-5000 words. The term paper can also be written in groups (2-3 students), in which case the required lenght of the paper will be increased correspondingly. The language of instuction is Engslih.

Forms of assessment: 5 hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved term paper

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.