Course Description

Introduction to the field of development economics. We start with a discussion of economic growth and income differences between countries. We then focus on potential explanations for the observed patterns, including education, labor markets, nutrition, and credit. The course also covers recent academic and public policy development discussions.

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Athena Title

Econ Growth and Development

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Prerequisite

ECON 4010

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will describe the evolution of the field of development economics.
• Students will discuss how economists think about poverty reduction, economic growth and economic development.
• Students will evaluate real-life situations like a development economist and propose policy changes.
• Students will understand and critique the most commonly used empirical research methods in development economics.

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Topical Outline

• Economic Growth: Theory and Evidence
• Employment and Labor Markets
• Nutrition
• Credit
• Policy Tools for Poverty Reduction
• Poverty within the Household
• Survey Design
• Education
• International Financial Flows

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Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Zimmermann, Laura

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Zimmermann CV Spring26.pdf

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