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SP22026: Development economics: micro perspectives

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: EXCB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Closed-book written examination (EXCB 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes:
* Identify and summarize key concepts used and core theoretical and empirical debates in development micro economics
* Examine the role of institutions and markets in shaping household choices in developing countries
* Evaluate determinants of poverty, inequality and well-being in developing countries
* Demonstrate knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of economic thinking in explaining variations in living standards across the world


Synopsis: Increase your understanding of economic development from a microeconomic perspective. Youll study core concepts and models that explain household and governmental choices under conditions of scarcity. The unit will familiarise you with key arguments around why poverty exists and persists.

Content: This unit develops an understanding of economic development from a microeconomic perspective. The unit draws on key concepts and models that explain household and governmental choices under conditions of scarcity. The unit will familiarise you with key arguments around why poverty exists and persists.

Course availability:

SP22026 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB31 : BSc(Hons) International Development with Economics (Year 2)
  • UHSP-AKB31 : BSc(Hons) International Development with Economics with professional placement (Year 2)

SP22026 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Economics
  • UHES-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics (Year 2)
  • UHES-AFB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with professional placement (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 2)
  • UHES-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Economics with study abroad (Year 2)

Notes:

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