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ECOP3619: Global Development
2024 unit information
This unit is about the political economy of global development. Students are introduced to contemporary debates about the meaning and measurement of poverty and development in emerging economies, how development theory shapes economic history, and current policy trends. Students will learn to evaluate the socio-economic dynamics and impact of development policy, including new models of development finance and aid, the use of social policy as a development tool and the critical role that gender, climate change and labour migration play in the development experience.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Political Economy
| Code | ECOP3619 |
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| Academic unit | Political Economy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Political Economy |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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ECOP2619 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand key theoretical and conceptual debates in the political economy of development in emerging economies
- LO2. think critically about major themes in the political economy of contemporary development
- LO3. assemble data relevant to economic development questions and analyse the relevant debates
- LO4. write a critical, well researched original and well-argued essay or report in an area of significance to emerging economies and the contemporary economic development debate
- LO5. interact creatively and respectfully, in person and through online tools with colleagues around key debates in the political economy of development and well-being.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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