The Economics of Development
Economics
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore how poverty, population, technology, trade, and other economic factors affect development, with an emphasis on policy formation and implementation.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
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Apply economic concepts for cross-country comparisons
Students will be able to use economic theories and tools to analyze and interpret cross-country economic data.
Integrate theories and policies for development challenges
Students will critically assess development challenges using a combination of relevant theories and policies at global and national levels.
Understand sustainable economic development issues
Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in economic development contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This course explores major economic factors influencing development, such as poverty, population, technology, and trade. Students will gain insight into how these elements impact sustainable economic development, with a strong emphasis on analyzing data, integrating theories and policies, and evaluating development goals at global and national levels.
Course Content
- Analysis of poverty and population impacts on development
- Role of technology in economic development
- International trade and its effects
- Policy formation and implementation
- Cross-country economic data comparison
- Sustainable development indicators
- Critical assessment of global and national development challenges
What you need to know first
Economies and Markets, ECON-113
A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 200 or 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Economics
Development
Public Policy
Future employment opportunities might be
Development economist
Policy analyst
International development consultant
Public sector economic analyst
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