The course provides an introduction to development economics. The first part focuses on growth. We discuss the concepts of economic growth and economic development, growth models and the importance of major historic events on long-term economic development. The second part of the course covers topics related to distribution and human capital: inequality, poverty, education, health, gender and norms. The final part of the course looks into markets for land and credit.

Niveau:

MA

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Disciplines:

ECTS:

6

Branches:

Economie

Type de haute école:

Universités