Development economics, 7.5 credits
(Utvecklingsekonomi, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1121NE |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Economics |
| Main field of study | Economics |
| Progressive specialisation | G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Social Sciences |
| Disciplary domain |
Social sciences 100%
|
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
| Course level | B |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Spring semester 2019 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Social Sciences at Södertörn University on 2018-12-06 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
30 credits in Economics A and English B or equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student is able to:
- describe how modern growth models can be used to understand a poor country’s opportunities for economic development
- explain the impact of international trade and trade policy on a poor country’s performance
- describe the impact of poverty, inequality, malnutrition and migration on a poor country’s opportunities
- use economic theory to analyse the obstacles and opportunities facing a poor country
- reflect on the importance of economic theory in societal development and the responsibility associated with the use of economic tools
- make independent decisions in the field of development theory
- demonstrate good insight into the importance of ethical aspects in economic research.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course integrates and deepens knowledge of various areas in economics, such as trade theory, growth models and basic microeconomics, and applies these from the perspective of a developing country. The course begins with a review of the relationship between growth and development. After this, it examines the relationship between inequality and development and the significance of malnutrition from a development perspective. The course will also study the interaction between urban and rural areas and the role of agriculture in poor nations. The course concludes with a review of the importance of trade from a development perspective and of the effects of trade policy.
1001, Development Economics, 7.5 credits
(Utvecklingsekonomi, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AFCourse design
teaching is in the form of lectures. Some individual work or group work may be required in addition to the lectures.
Examination format
Written examination
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.