Learning outcomes
To learn the theories of economic development and growth. To learn the reasons for the welfare differences between countries. To learn the central features of developing countries. To learn the economics of cities, industrial location and regional growth.
Contents
Growth theories. Econometric research concerning growth. Development economics. International trade, trade liberalization and globalization. Economics of agglomeration.
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Lectures | ||
| Independent work |
There may be courses in Economic Growth and Development lectured in English. To find this out please take a look at the department´s web-pages http://www.uta.fi/laitokset/talti/english/studies.htm
(Courses Offered in English).
Teaching language
FinnishModes of study
1. Lectured courses (own exams)
AND/OR
2. Book exams and essays
One book is usually 3 ECTS and one lectured course is usually 6 ECTS. The book exams are based on the literature below. For more information, contact the person in charge.
Note: Book exams are available only on predetermined dates. See the exam schedule (tenttiaikataulu) of economics. Prior negotiation (and agreement) with the professor is obligatory.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
1. Banerjee-Benabou-Mookherjee (eds.): Understanding Poverty, 2006.
2. Barro-Sala-i-Martin: Economic Growth, 2nd ed., 2004.
3. Basu: Analytical Development Economics. The Less Developed Economy Revisited, 1997.
4. De la Croix-Michel: A Theory of Economic Growth. Dynamics and Policy in Overlapping Generations, 2002.
5. Dixon: Controversies in Macroeconomics. Growth, Trade and Policy, 2000.
6. Fujita-Thisse: Economics of Agglomeration. Cities, Industrial Location and Regional Growth, 2002.
7. Thirlwall: Growth and Development. With Special Reference to Developing Economies, 8th ed., 2006.
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