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Instructors: Dr. Saeed Khodaverdian
Event type:
Interactive class
Displayed in timetable as:
Hours per week:
3
Credits:
6,0
Language of instruction:
English
Min. | Max. participants:
- | 45
Comments/contents:
This course gives an introduction in theoretical modelling for growth and development. We begin with some of the most common models in the field. We expand the basic setting in different directions also exploring particular aspects of more "recent" times.
This course is useful for students interested in theoretical modelling. To this end, analytical skills are an advantage.
Due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, this course is held ALL-online.
Learning objectives:
Due to the complex nature of economic growth, this course has different learning objectives:
1) Economic growth is a complicated issue. It is affected my many factors. However, not all of the factors are equally important. Thus, it is key to distinguish between major and minor aspects for growth. This requires and sharpens the ability of abstract thinking.
2) Economic growth is an interesting issue. Next to the factors that affect growth, we will also discuss (and model the effect) that the factors have on each other. This approach provides deep knowledge for the reasons why some countries are so rich while others suffer from persistent poverty.
3) Economic growth is a topical issue. Once the factors and their interactions are understood, students should be able to evaluate the effectiveness of a proposal concerning growth and development. This is an important aspect for policy making.
Didactic concept:
Due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, this course is held ALL-online.
Our schedule resembles that of a regular course. The only exception is that we meet in a virtual room (Zoom). Students can access the room from anywhere (conditioned on stable internet connection). Login data and further instructions will be provided in due course.
Additional examination information:
The course concludes with a written exam. Further information will be provided in due course.
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