ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT 2
COD. 23269
TYPE OF COURSE: OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
This course deals with economic models relating to take-off, steady-state growth, increasing returns and cumulative growth, and endogenous growth theory, with the aim of understanding the processes of lagging behind, catching-up and convergence among nations.
Prerequisites
Intermediate Economics, Mathematics and Statistics
Course contents summary
Take-off and long period growth; lagging behind, catching-up and convergence; increasing returns and cumulative growth models; Endogenous growth theory
Recommended readings
Title: Lo Sviluppo Economico: fatti, teorie, politiche
Authors: L. Boggio, G. Seravalli
Publisher: Il Mulino, Bologna
Year: 2006
Teaching methods
Power point slides.
Written examination.
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2007/2008
YEAR OF STUDY: 1
SEMESTER: II° semestre
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
CONTACT HOURS 30
