Development Economics

4 Sep 2024 ~ 25 Dec 2024

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Course Introduction

Course number: 09010220I Credit: 2

The teaching content of this course is as follows:

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1. Introduction to Economic Development	Definition and scope of economic development Global patterns of income, growth, and inequality Key development indicators and data sources
2. Comparative Economic Development	Historical and regional development experiences Structural differences between developed and developing economies Convergence, divergence, and development paths
3. Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development	Classical growth theories and structural change models Lewis dual-sector model and surplus labor Harrod–Domar and early growth frameworks
4. Empirical Evidence on Economic Growth	Stylized facts of economic growth Empirical testing of growth models Role of institutions, geography, and policy
5. Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment	Endogenous growth theory Multiple equilibria and poverty traps Coordination failures and institutional constraints
6. Poverty, Inequality, and Development	Measurement of poverty and inequality Income distribution and growth Policy interventions and redistribution
7. Population Growth and Economic Development	Demographic transition theory Population growth and economic outcomes Fertility, mortality, and development policy
8. Urbanization and Rural–Urban Migration	Migration theories and labor mobility Urbanization patterns in developing countries Policy challenges of urban growth
9. Human Capital: Education and Health	Human capital theory Education, health, and productivity Public investment and development outcomes
10. Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development	Role of agriculture in development Productivity, technology, and rural markets Rural development strategies
11. Environment and Sustainable Development	Environment–development trade-offs Natural resource management Sustainable development policies
12. Development Policymaking and Institutions	Role of markets, states, and civil society Institutions and governance Policy design and implementation challenges
13. Foreign Finance, Investment, and Aid	Foreign direct investment and development Foreign aid: debates and effectiveness International capital flows
14. Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development	Financial systems in developing economies Fiscal capacity and public finance Macroeconomic policy and development
15. Course Review	Integration of development theories and evidence Policy implications and open questions Preparation for final assessment

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Tips of Development Economics

The question bank draws questions with moderate difficulty but rich in details, requiring thorough review. The professor provides preliminary research guidance.

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