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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Growth and Development
Module Code	EF321
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: declan curran Semester 2: declan curran Autumn: declan curran
Module Teacher	declan curran
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The analytical foundations for the course involve three elements: growth theory & the convergence debate, informational economics and inter-temporal macroeconomics in an optimisation framework. These will be developed and applied to the analysis of the growth and development experience of industrialised and developing countries. Students will attend lectures and are expected to participate in class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate varying definitions and approaches to development, and in particular to distinguish between a narrowly focussed growth perspective and a broader view of the concept of economic development
2. Describe and analyse seminal contributions to the disciplines of growth modelling and development economics, such as the Neoclassical/Solow growth model and the Lewis dual sector model.
3. Identify and discuss the so-called 'stylised facts' of economic growth.
4. Critically assess different strands of development thinking, from modernization theories through to a more modern eclectic approach.
5. Engage with the major issues faced by development specialists today, such as the influence of the developed world (aid, trade and debt), demographics, and environmental challenges.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	50	Reading in preparation for lectures
Assignment	25	Term Paper
Independent learning	26	Revision
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Definitions and approaches to development.
Neoclassical growth models.

Stylized Facts of Economic Growth.
Theories of Development.

Demographics and development.
Influence of the developed world (aid, trade and debt).

Development and the environment.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Topic of the student's choosing	30%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List