751-1500-00L  Development Economics

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Abstract	Introduction into basic theoretical and empirical aspects of economic development. Prescriptive theory of economic policy for poverty reduction.
Learning objective	The goal of this lecture is to introduce students to basic development economics and related economic and developmental contexts.
Content	The course begins with a theoretical and empirical introduction to the concepts of poverty reduction and issues of combating socioeconomic inequality. Based on this, important external and internal drivers of economic development and poverty reduction are discussed as well as economic and development policies to overcome global poverty. In particular, the following topics are discussed: - measurement of development, poverty and inequality, - growth theories - trade and development - education, health, population and development - states and institutions - fiscal,monetary- and exchange rate policies
Lecture notes	None.
Literature	Günther, Harttgen und Michaelowa (2020): Einführung in die Entwicklungsökonomik.
Prerequisites / Notice	Besonderes: Flipped class room: Die Veranstaltung besteht aus einem Seminarteil, aus eigener Literaturarbeit sowie der Bearbeitung von Aufgabenblättern. Die Vorlesung basiert auf: Günther, Harttgen und Michaelowa (2019): Einführung in die Entwicklungsökonomik. Einzelne Kapitel müssen jeweils vor den Veranstaltungen gelesen werden. In den Veranstaltungen wird das Gelesene diskutiert und angewendet. Auch werden offene Fragen der Kapitel und Übungen besprochen.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Media and Digital Technologies assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Personal Competencies Critical Thinking assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	3 credits
Examiners	I. Günther, K. Harttgen
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	German
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Programme	Section	Type
Agricultural Sciences Bachelor	Agricultural Economics	W+
Agricultural Sciences Bachelor	Electives	W+
Environmental Sciences Master	Minor in Environmental, Resource and Food Economics	W
Science in Perspective	Economics	W
Science in Perspective	D-MTEC	W
Science in Perspective	D-USYS	W