21210129 - Development economics

The purpose of this course is to provide students with analytical and empirical tools apt to build up an advanced and solid understanding of economic development processes. This objective will be pursued by connecting the theory to public policy issues at global level, international development cooperation and field level issues and key elements. The introduction of different approaches, and their firm connection within an interdisciplinary and critical perspective, is intended to lay the ground for the skills needed to contribute in the area of international development both at desk, field and analysis level
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Mutuazione: 21210129 Development economics in Economia dell'ambiente, lavoro e sviluppo sostenibile LM-56 D'AGOSTINO GIORGIO

Programma

Microeconomics - Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14
Macroeconomics - Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 13

Testi Adottati

Alain De Janvry & Elisabeth Sadoulet (2021) Development Economics, Theory and Practice (Second edition). Routledge, New York.
Jurgen Brauer & J. Paul Dunne (2012) Peace Economics: A Macroeconomic Primer for Violence-afflicted States. United States Institute of Peace Press, Washington, DC.

Modalità Frequenza

Optional attendance

Modalità Valutazione

Exam with multiple choice questions, open questions, and exercises.