ECM171-Development Economics

Module Provider: School of Politics, Economics and International Relations
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: IDM063 Macroeconomics for Developing Countries and IDM070 Microeconomics for Developing Countries
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Neha Hui
Email: n.hui@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module focuses on both microeconomic and macroeconomic issues of development. It will provide a theoretical and empirical foundation to the economics of developing countries. The module will also expose students to research in different facets of development economics that use a wide range of research methods.

Aims:

The module aims to impart an understanding of a wide range of economic issues related to developing countries. It also aims to provide students with tools to critically analyse empirical research and the ability to assess different areas of policy making.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Ability to discuss and critically assess different areas of policy and empirical research.

Additional outcomes:

Students will develop general analytical skills and will also master the ability to work independently.

Outline content:

The macroeconomic topics may include:

• Introduction to growth and development


• Theories of growth


• Colonialism and Development


• Role of institutions in development


• Capability theory and well-being

The microeconomic topics may include

• Rural-Urban migration


• Land tenure systems and productivity


• Labour relati ons in developing countries


• Intrahousehold bargaining

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will use a blended learning approach. There will be a combination of pre-recorded lecture that the student will view in advance, class-room lecture and class discussion. Each week the students will be expected to view a pre-recorded lecture and read a set of required readings. The class-room lecture and the class discussion will build on the pre-recorded material and required readings.Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

One 2 hour unseen written paper which will account for 60% of the overall module mark

PGT examinations are held in the Summer term.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

There will be one test for the macroeconomic element and one essay for the microeconomic element of the module, each worth 20% each.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: