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| Department of Economics and Natural Resources (2003/2004) |
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| Duration | 1 semester |
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| Credits | 6 (ECTS) |
| Course Level | Joint BSc and MSc
For JØ & S students BA only |
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| Examination | written examination
Aid allowed
Description of Examination: 13-point scale, internal examiner
Dates of Exam:
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| Organisation of Teaching | Lectures: One course module per week |
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| Block Placement | F6, spring
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| Teaching Language | English |
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| Optional Prerequisites | Introduction to Agricultural Policy (former Agricultural Policy 1), Macro economics (former Economic Policy) |
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| Course Objectives |
| The aim of this course is to provide an overall understanding of the central economic issues of development and under-development on the one hand, and to ensure that development issues are seen in broad socio-political and global perspectives on the other hand. |
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| Course Contents |
| The central themes in this course include:* the role of the agricultural sector in economic transformation.* the relationship between national and international economic growth and policies.* the various socio-political consequences of different growth patterns.* the role of institutions and policies in the development process.Various development paradigms are introduced and analysed along with different development approaches such as export-led growth, import substitution, structural adjustment and neoliberalism. Attention is paid to foreign trade, foreign debt and international aid. On the sectoral level, the course deals with the labour market (including population issues) and the capital market. A thorough discussion of the pros and cons of market forces versus various planning techniques in developing countries will also be made.Special attention is devoted to the micro and macro aspects of agriculture, food supply, food aid and pricing of agricultural commodities.The course is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in understanding the conditions under which 2/3 of the world population live and in learning about the barriers to and achievements of development. The course is essential to anybody planning a career in international organisations or in export companies that deal with developing countries. A broad understanding of the socio-economic conditions in developing countries is also recommended for students who are planning to undertake a purely natural science research project in these countries. |
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| Teaching And Learning Methods |
| The course includes lectures and practical assignment in connection to the curriculum |
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| Course Litterature |
| Main text book:Gilles M. et al: Economics of Development. 4th edition. Norton & Co. 2001.Selected articles & book chapters collected in a compendium. |
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| Course Coordinator |
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| Study Board |
| Study Committee AHJ |
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| Course Scope |
| lectures | 42 | | theoretical exercises | 98 | | examination | 40 |
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