Learning Outcomes
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts and theories advanced towards the study of economic development. Special emphasis will be given to alternative approaches as well as to the contributions of human resources development and transformation of human life as a result of the development.
Course Content (Syllabus)
• Theory and Models
• Modern Economic Growth
• Growth and Structural Change
• Human Development and Prosperity
• Guiding Development
• Markets versus control
• Planning Models
• Sustainable Development
• Population
• The Role of Labour
• Education
• Health and Nutrition