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EIH3006 POVERTY, INEQUALITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
3 Credits
Pre-requisite None
Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Examine the importance of growth, economic development and equitable income
distribution.
2. Appraise the theories and concept of poverty and income distribution.
3. Analyse policy issues in addressing the poverty and income distribution problem.
Synopsis This course focuses on economic growth, development, poverty and income distribution.
The basic issue pertains to the widespread incidence of poverty and the widening gap
between the rich and the poor in developing countries despite experiencing sustained
economic growth. Globally, the concern is increasing income inequality between rich and
poor countries.
Medium of English
Instruction
Assessment Continuous Assessment : 50%
Weightage Final Examination : 50%
EIH3007 LAND ECONOMICS
3 Credits
Pre-requisite None
Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Explain the importance of land as natural resource in national economic development.
2. Analyse demand for and supply of land resources and its relationship with other
resources.
3. Examining issues, challenges and prospects related to the issue of land use in
economic development.
Synopsis This course discusses land as the most important factor of production. The discussion
will focus on demand for and supply of land, the relationship between land and relevant
input-output, decision making in land resource use, and the role of the government in
formulating policies for land use.
Medium of English
Instruction
Assessment Continuous Assessment : 50%
Weightage Final Examination : 50%
