EC354: Topics in Development Economics 1 for Finalists

Introduction

Topics in Development Economics 2 - for Finalists

Principal Aims

The module aims to deepen and broaden the students' understanding of the problems and features of developing

economies and of global inequalities. It is based on the modern analytical quantitative approach adopted by the main

international development institutions, with an emphasis on the most recent advances in the field. The students will be

provided with the qualitative and quantitative tools to critically analyse current world problems related to income

inequality and economic development, using rigorous analysis and specialised knowledge.

Principal Learning Outcomes

Professional skills: … Review the relevant literature and evidence.

Subject knowledge and understanding: … demonstrate an advanced awareness of the causes, consequences and possible remedies for Third World problems.

Cognitive skills: … Apply critical analysis to the topics of the module, formulate concepts and hypotheses, and show how they are tested in relevant literature.

Key skills: … Communicate their knowledge and understanding to others.

Syllabus

Context

Optional Module

L1L8 - Year 3, V7ML - Year 3, V7MM - Year 4, R9L1 - Year 4, R3L4 - Year 4, R4L1 - Year 4, R2L4 - Year 4, LA99 - Year 3, L1CA - Year 3, L1CB - Year 4

Pre or Co-requisites

Any of:

EC106-30 Introduction to Economics OR

EC107-30 Economics 1

OR

EC108-30 Macroeconomics 1 AND

EC109-30 Microeconomics 1

OR

EC131-15 Economics for Business AND

EC229-15 Economics of Strategy

IB121-15 Business Statistics AND

IB122-15 Business Analytics

Summary:

Modules: EC106-30 or EC107-30 or (EC108-30 and EC109-30) or (EC131-15 and EC229-15 and IB121-15 and IB122-15)

Restrictions

May not be combined with modules EC205-15

Assessment

Assessment Method

Coursework (20%) + In-person Examination (80%)

Coursework Details

Assignment (20%) , In-person Examination (80%)

Exam Timing

Summer

Exam Rubric

Time Allowed: 2 Hours

Read all instructions carefully - and read through the entire paper at least once before you start entering your answers.

There are TWO sections in this paper. Answer ALL FOUR questions in Section A (10 marks each) and TWO questions in Section B (30 marks each).

Answer each whole question in a separate booklet.

Approved scientific (non-graphical) pocket calculators are allowed.

You should not submit answers to more than the required number of questions. If you do, we will mark the questions in the order that they appear, up to the required number of questions in each section.

Previous exam papers can be found in the University’s past papers archive. Please note that previous exam papers may not have operated under the same exam rubric or assessment weightings as those for the current academic year. The content of past papers may also be different.