Course unit details:
Economic Growth
| Unit code | ECON60662 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
The aim of this course is to provide an advanced treatment of the main issues, concepts and techniques in modern growth theory.
Pre/co-requisites
Students must have taken ECON60111 or ECON60411, and either ECON60081 or ECON60811.
Aims
The aim of this course is to provide an advanced treatment of the main issues, concepts and techniques in modern growth theory.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to
(i) understand and critically evaluate alternative theories of growth;
(ii) develop models of their own from which to derive original results.
Syllabus
Exogenous Growth Models
Endogenous Growth Models I: Physical Capital Accumulation
Endogenous Growth Models II: Human Capital Accumulation
Endogenous Growth Models III: Research and Development
Growth and Income Distribution
Growth and Governance
Growth and Financial Markets
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and tutorials
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 25% |
| Written exam | 75% |
25% Mid term test
Recommended reading
Basic text: Barro, R.J. and X. Sala-i-Martin, 1995. Economic Growth, McGraw-Hill.
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Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 |
| Tutorials | 2 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 128 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Haque | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes