AØKA08088U Advanced Development Economics - Micro Aspects
MSc
programme in Economics – elective course
MSc programme in mathematics-economics
The PhD Programme in Economics at the Department of Economics - elective course with resarch module (PhD students must contact the study administration and the lecturer in order to write the research assignment)
The World is rapidly changing and understanding the dynamics of economic development is as important as ever. This course will cover the microeconomics of development, and will focus on approaches to understanding the behavior of households and firms, and the functioning of markets and institutions in developing countries. Since development is a field with a strong empirical tradition, most of the course will be centered on discussing and evaluating the empirical strategies used in the literature. Moreover, the course will also (via exercises) provide students with an opportunity for an “hands-on” experience, as results in selected readings are replicated (and criticized) using appropriate software packages.
General textbook material and selected articles form the core of the readings. The range of topics covered include theories of development, micro-economic analysis as well as key policy issues and recommendations. Topics covered in course include: (i) Poverty and inequality, (ii) The agricultural household model (AHM), (iii) Agriculture and livelihoods, (iv) Doing business (industry and services), (v) Health and nutrition, (vi) Jobs, labor market and migration, (vii) Education and skills, (viii) Land markets and property rights, (ix) Credit and microfinance, (x) Social networks and learning, (xi) Risk and insurance, (xii) Coping with conflicts and disasters, and (xiii) a “Hot topic”.
The course will therefore:
Provide the students with a critical overview of the recent literature and important debates within the micro aspects of economic development.
Provide insight into methodological issues that arises when doing research on microeconomics of development. The emphasis will be on (i) How theoretical microeconomic hypothesis may be tested with data and (ii) how to identify causal relationships. One aim is to through exercises to gain insight into what makes a good empirical study.
- Provide students with a “hands-on” experience on how to replicate empirical results using relevant econometric software. This will hopefully prepare students for original independent empirical research and help identify possible interesting thesis topics.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge:
Show overview of the basic concepts used in micro development economics and lay out the key elements of the more recent theories and development models.
Critically discuss theories and empirical evidence on micro economic development
Present and discuss existing theory and empirical evidence related to the highlighted topics described in the “content” of the course.
Skills:
Select relevant micro theories and empirical methods for analyses of the current economic development issues covered in the course.
Summarize and assess theory and empirical evidence on the economic characteristics and functions of selected markets in developing countries.
Reflect upon ongoing professional debate in areas within the topics highligted in the “content” of the course.
Empirical analysis of existing data relevant for development micro economics.
Competences_
Ability to apply theoretical and empirical knowledge about economic development in a competent, coherent and original way in relation to current challenges.
Identify relevant model setups within development and implement existing empirical models in new contexts.
Introduce and solve new and complex empirical model setups within micro development economics in a professional and responsible manner.
- Empirical analysis of new data using relevant software.
Textbook: Bardhan and Udry (1999). “Development Microeconomics”, Oxford University Press.
Series of academic articles. Links made available on the course homepage.
2 hours lectures 1 to 2 times a week from week 6 to 20 (except holidays).
2 hours of exercise from week 6 or 7 to 21 (except holidays).
The overall schema for the Master can be seen at
https://intranet.ku.dk/ECONOMICS_MA/COURSES/COURSECATALOGUE-F18/Pages/default.aspx
Timetable and venue:
To see the time and location of lectures and exercise classes please press the link/links under "Se skema" (See schedule) at the right side of this page (E means Autumn, F means Spring). The lectures is shown in each link.
You can find the similar information partly in English at
https://skema.ku.dk/ku1718/uk/module.htm
-Select Department: “2200-Økonomisk Institut” (and wait for respond)
-Select Module:: “2200-F18; [Name of course]”
-Select Report Type: “List – Weekdays”
-Select Period: “Forår/Spring – Week 5-30”
Press: “ View Timetable”
Please be aware regarding exercise classes:
- The schedule of the exercise classes is only a pre-planned schedule and can be changed until just before the teaching begins without the participants accept. If this happens it will be informed at the intranet or can be seen in the app myUCPH and at the above link.
- If too many students have wished a specific class, students will be registered randomly at another class.
- It is not possible to change class after the second registration period has expired.
- The student is not allowed to participate in an exercise class not registered, because the room has only seats for the amount of registered student.
- That the study administration allocates the students to the exercise classes according to the principles stated in the KUnet.
- Category
- Hours
- Class Exercises
- 28
- Exam
- 24
- Lectures
- 42
- Preparation
- 112
- Total
- 206
for enrolled students. More information about registration, schedule, rules, courses etc. can be found at the intranet for Master students (UK) and Master students (DK).
Registration and information for foreign students not enrolled please find more information at Study Economics.
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment, 3 hours under invigilationat the computers of Copenhagen University.
The exam assignment is given in English and must be answered in English.
____ - Exam registration requirements
The students have to show active participation in the exercises (done in groups) by handing in program files written during the exercises. In addition, a mandatory written assignment (done in groups) have to be completed satisfactory during the course. The nature of this assignment will be described in more detail during the first week of the course.
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- Aid
- Without aids
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
The course can be selected for external assessment.
____ - Exam period
The exam takes place
June 14, 2018
at the exam venues of the university.
The exact time of the exam will be informed in the Self-Service at KUnet.
For enrolled students more information about examination, rules, exam schedule, venue etc. is available at the intranet for master students (UK) and master students (DK).
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- Re-exam
The written reexam takes place
August 29, 2018
If only a few students have registered for the written re-exam, the reexam might change to an oral exam including the date, time and place for the exam, which will be informed by the Examination Office.
For enrolled students more information about reexamination, rules, schedule,venue etc. is available at the intranet for master students (UK) and master students (DK).
Criteria for exam assesment
Students are assessed on the extent to which they master the learning outcome for the course.
To receive the top grade, the student must with no or only a few minor weaknesses be able to demonstrate an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material and can make use of the knowledge, skills and competencies listed in the learning outcomes.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- AØKA08088U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Placement
- Spring
- Schedule
- and venue:
Go to "Remarks"
Exam and re-sits: Go to "Exam" - Continuing and further education
- Price
Information about admission and tuition fee: Master and Exchange Programme, credit students and guest students (Open University)
- Study board
- Department of Economics, Study Council
Contracting department
- Department of Economics
Course Coordinators
- John Rand (9-6c716a7030746370664267657170306d7730666d)
Lecturers
Lectures: See ‘Course responsibles’
Spring 2018:
Ex. class 1: Kasper Brandt