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Analyse the challenges and strategies behind economic growth in developing nations.
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Section 1: Foundations and Measurement
Section 2: Historical Context and Stylized Facts
Section 3: Theories of Economic Growth
Section 4: Poverty and Inequality: Causes and Dynamics
Section 5: Institutions and Governance
Section 6: Markets and Market Failures
Section 7: International Dimensions of Development
Section 8: Policy Interventions: Sectoral and Cross-Cutting
Section 9: Contemporary Challenges and Future Directions
What you’ll achieve
Understand the core theories and models of economic development.
Explore global issues like poverty, inequality, and sustainability.
Study the impact of education, health, and trade on growth.
Learn how aid, institutions, and governance affect development outcomes.
Apply research and data to evaluate real-world development policies.

Course overview
Development Economics explores the economic, social, and institutional factors that influence growth and development in low- and middle-income countries. The course addresses issues such as poverty, inequality, education, health, trade, and the role of international aid. Students study key models of development, evaluate policy interventions, and examine real-world case studies of countries at different stages of progress. With a strong emphasis on empirical evidence, the course equips learners with tools to critically assess strategies aimed at reducing poverty and promoting inclusive, sustainable growth worldwide.
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