This subject will address economy-wide issues in economic development. The main objectives of the subject are to examine the key determinants of economic growth and the actual development experience of selected countries. Special emphasis will be placed on drawing policy lessons from the latest research and country experience of growth and development. The subject will cover topics such as social welfare, education, institutions, corruption, microfinance, foreign aid, the geography of economic development, and theories of economic growth and development. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: One of: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ECOM20001 Introductory Econometrics Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2 Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 AND: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit