ECHI2003 Development Poverty and Famine(P)
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Economics |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Economic History |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Why are some countries richer than others? Why have some countries experienced growth miracles while others have experienced stagnation or even growth disasters? This course will review various theories proposed for the large differences in living standards across countries. The course will focus on “macro” explanations, such as differences in savings rates, capital stock, geography, institutions, foreign aid, and globalization. The course will use historical and contemporary data to test the relevancy of the various explanations. |
| Indicative Assessment |
By examination, an essay and a presentation. |
| Workload |
Two lectures per week with tutorials throughout the semester plus private study time. |
| Areas of Interest | Economic History |
| Requisite Statement |
ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 and ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1, or ECON1100 Economics 1 (H), or ECON1001/1011 Economics I (P or H).
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| Incompatibility |
Incompatible with ECHI 2013 Development, Poverty and Famine ( H) |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2003 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2003
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| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2003 |
| Majors/Specialisations | Development Studies, Human Sciences, and Policy Studies |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2003 |
| Academic Contact | See:http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2003 |
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