2.0 単位,
2 - 4 年次,
春AB火4,5
箕輪 真理
授業概要
This course is an introduction to development economics, covering both theoretical and empirical research related to development. The course will cover many of the key topics in development: poverty and inequality, industrialization,rural sector development,human capital,governance and institution,among others.
授業の到達目標（学修成果）
This course is a non-technical introduction to development economics. The course will discuss key concepts and issues of economic development. Students will learn how tools of economics are applied to understanding of the problems of development, and how data and empirical evidence can shed light on conflicting views and questions about the process of development.
キーワード
poverty, inequality, human, capital, Economic, growth, sustainable, development
授業計画
Each week, we will discuss key topics of development economics. Concepts and theories related to each topic will be explained, and data demonstrating the issues and policy implications of such empirical evidence will also be discussed.
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第1回 |
Introduction
Measuring Economic Growth and Development |
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第2回 |
Economic Growth: Concepts and Patterns
Theories of Economic Growth |
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第3回 |
Role of the States and Markets in Development |
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第4回 |
Inequality and Poverty |
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第5回 |
Human Capital
Education and Development |
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第6回 |
Foreign Debt and Financial Crises |
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第7回 |
Foreign Aid
Managing Short-Run Crises in an Open Economy |
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第8回 |
Agriculture and Development
Technology, Policies, and Institutions in Agricultural Development |
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Trade and development
Trade Policy |
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第10回 |
Sustainable Development and Developing Countries |
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The lecture will be conducted in English. However, students may participate in the questions and discussion either in English or in Japanese. Active participation in the class discussion is highly encouraged.
学修時間の割り当て及び授業外における学修方法
Students are expected to read the respective chapters of the textbook in advance of the class.
In addition, the official website of the textbook provides pages for students, which include review quiz questions and other suggested learning material.