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Archived Curricula Guide 2008–2010
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KTALA207 Development Economics 3–5 ECTS
Organised by
Economics
Person in charge
Assistant professor Harri Nikula
Preceding studies
Introductory course in microeconomics. Introductory course in macroeconomics.

Learning outcomes

To understand the growth and development of developing countries, and the problems they face.

Contents

Growth and development in developing countries. Theories of economic growth. Foreign aid. International trade and development.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures 30 h 0 h

Lectures are in Finnish.

Teaching language

Finnish

Modes of study

1. Ray: Development Economics. Princeton University Press 1998.
OR
2. Todaro-Smith: Economic Development, 8/e. Addison Wesley 2003.

Note: The book exam is available only on predetermined dates. See the exam schedule (tenttiaikataulu) of economics. For more information, contact the person in charge.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

1. Ray: Development Economics. Princeton University Press 1998.
OR
2. Todaro-Smith: Economic Development, 8/e. Addison Wesley 2003.

Belongs to following study modules

Department of Economics and Accounting
Special Courses (Economics)
2009–2010
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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Department of Economics and Accounting