ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECO2EDC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the factors that affect the process of economic growth and development, particularly for developing countries. The objective is for stands to be able to explain the complexities of the economics of development. Why have some countries experienced rapid economic growth while others a lack of growth? Why do some people benefit from economic growth and others do not? Is growth sustainable, or is it the result of depleting natural resources and destroying the natural environment? In completing this subject it is expected students will build on their analytical and problem solving abilities in applying economics to understand the difficulties facing developing economies.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Walker
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay Plan (500 words) | 10 | |
| Group-based Tutorial Assignments | 10 | |
| Major Assignment 2000 Words | 40 | |
| One 90 Minute Final Exam | 40 |