Course Description
This course is a postgraduate course in geography and environmental science program. It is designed to provide a brief overview of the development and development theories and to explore the principles, concepts and theories that have been developed and applied by economists for the study of the problems of developing nations. In addition, the course examines recent developments in theories of growth and transformation in the context of developing economies. It also address the main challenges developing world faces and considers alternative development polices and modern approaches that may contribute to stimulating growth and speeding economic development in less developed countries. Furthermore, it introduces some of the main development issues that have contributed to the development paths pursued by developing countries like Ethiopia. Main topics will be covered include: the meaning, measurement, core values and dimensions of economic growth and development; the role of geography, institutions, and population growth in development; structural features and common characteristics of the third world; historic growth and contemporary development: lessons and controversies; interconnection between income inequality, poverty and economic development; and the link between environment and sustainable development.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1) Recognize and apply tools and models used in the field of Development Economics.
2) Advance and suitably apply development models in their own research.
3) Formulate environmentally sustainable development policies.
4) Discuss and critique academic articles and policy papers.
- Teacher: Malebo Mancha