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Development Economics
Entwicklungsökonomik
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:13:56
Abstract
Introduction into basic theoretical and empirical aspects of economic development. Prescriptive theory of economic policy for poverty reduction.
Objective
The goal of this lecture is to introduce students to basic development economics and related economic and developmental contexts.
Content
The course begins with a theoretical and empirical introduction to the concepts of poverty reduction and issues of combating socioeconomic inequality. Based on this, important external and internal drivers of economic development and poverty reduction are discussed as well as economic and development policies to overcome global poverty. In particular, the following topics are discussed: - measurement of development, poverty and inequality, - growth theories - trade and development - education, health, population and development - states and institutions - fiscal,monetary- and exchange rate policies
Resources
Lecture Notes
Günther, Harttgen und Michaelowa (2020): Einführung in die Entwicklungsökonomik.
Literature
Günther, Harttgen und Michaelowa (2020): Einführung in die Entwicklungsökonomik.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 100
Course Components
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Entwicklungsökonomik
Einzelne Vorlesungen werden auf Englisch durchgeführt.
Die LV fängt in der zweiten Semesterwoche an.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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