ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT I
COD. 1000416
TYPE OF COURSE: COMPULSORY SUBJECTS, CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CLASS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
This course deals with major features of developing countries, analysing their interactions with the problems of take-off and steady-state growth, focusing on technology innovation and adoption processes, and trade relations.
Course contents summary
Economic and human development; Stylized Facts; Technological innovation and imitation; Trade relations and economic development; Market and public institutions in Developing Countries
Recommended readings
Title: Lo sviluppo economico: fatti, teorie, politiche
Authors: L. Boggio, G. Seravalli
Publisher: Il Mulino, Bologna
Year: 2003
Teaching methods
power point slides
written examination
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2008/2009
YEAR OF STUDY: 2
SEMESTER: II° semestre
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
CONTACT HOURS 30
INDIVIDUAL WORK HOURS 95
