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◄Faculty of Economics and Administration►

Synopsis of Course This course examines key readings in the related literature and
Contents : provides students with an overview of key concepts, major
theories and analytic models that are important to the area of
their research. The aim of the course is to equip students with
in depth understanding of available models and theories in their
specific field of research and the ability to interpret and critically
analyze those models. With those knowledge, students are
expected to be able to formulate a solid theoretical framework
specifically for their own research. The study is required to
produce a long essay (assignment of 5,000 to 8,000 words) at
the end of the course.

Assessment Continuous Assessment: 100%
Final Examination: -

Main References :
(1) McCloskey, Donald, 1985. "Economical Writing," Economic Inquiry, vol. 23(2), pages
187-222, April.
(2) Harris, S.R. 2014. How to Critique Journal Articles in the Social Sciences. SAGE
Publications
(3) David Dieterle (Ed.) (2017). Economics: The Definitive Encyclopedia from Theory to
Practice, Greenwood.
(4) Damien Cahill & Martijn Konings (2017). Neoliberalism (Key Concepts), Polity.
(5) Philip Mirowski & Edward Nik-Khah (2017). The Knowledge We Have Lost in Information:
The History of Information in Modern Economics, Oxford University Press

EVX 8005 THEORIES AND ISSUES OF DEVELOPMENT

Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Apply development theories to inform research framework;
(2) Critically analyse development policy and issues;
(3) Evaluate the role and functions of development institutions;
(4) Assess the impact of international development on local
economies.

Synopsis of Course This course aims to develop familiarity among students on
Contents theories related to development. It focusses on a wide variety of
issues, opportunities, threats and challenges which are pertinent
to understanding the real situation of development in a particular
country and relating the relevant theories of development or their
thesis writing. These theories will guide the framing of their
research framework. It includes relating development theories
and issues, institutions and development, sustainable
development, and international developments and local
economies. The student is required to produce a long essay
(assignment of 5,000 to 8,000 words) at the end of the course.
Assessment Continuous Assessment: 100%
Final Examination: -
Main References :
(1) Hunt, D. Economic Theories of Development: An Analysis of Competing Paradigms.
Exeter: BPCC Wheatons Ltd., 1989.
(2) Todaro, M. P. and Smith, S. C. Economic Development. Essex: Pearson Education Ltd,

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