Course - Development Economics - SØK2007
SØK2007 - Development Economics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | G |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to the causes of economic underdevelopment and the conditions for economic development. The main features of economic underdevelopment are illustrated with empirical material. The course provides an overview of various theories of economic growth, and further considers topics like income distribution, measurement of poverty, interaction between traditional and modern sector, international trade and development aid.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn -
- how to measure standards of living, extent of poverty and degree of inequality
- different theories of growth and development, including models emphasizing the role of human capital, international trade and rural-urban migration
- about factors affecting productivity in agriculture and industry
- about the role of foreign aid in economic development
Skills
You should be able to
- compare and evaluate different measures of living standards, poverty and inequality
- apply analytical and graphical models to analyze development issues and assess how economic policies can affect economic development
- use empirical evidence on the motivation behind aid allocation and the growth effects of aid to evaluate the role of foreign aid in economic development
General competence
You should be able to
- follow economic reasoning related to the course in the public debate and professional reports
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of practical assignment every other week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. The term papers can be written as a joint project.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper(s)/exercise(s)
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1000, SØK1001, SØK1002, SØK1011 and SØK1012
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SØK1102 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2012 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Social Science
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home exam
100/100
Release
2022-12-22Submission
2022-12-22
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 G 2023-05-23 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"