This unit provides an analytical framework for studying the economic problems of developing countries. It examines relevant micro and macroeconomic theories over a range of issues that characterise developing countries. Topics include theories of economic growth and development, demographic change, foreign aid and investment, trade and industrialisation strategies, poverty and inequality, microfinance, health, human capital accumulation and migration. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: for MCom/MCom(Adv): ECON5540 Economic Policy and Analysis (formerly ECON8540 Economic Policy and Analysis); for MEc/Economics honours programs: a major in economics or equivalent
