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Development Economics
(dt. Development Economics)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lectures, tutorial,
180 hours (Variant A: Contact hours: 56 hours Study time: 56 hours Time to prepare for examination: 68 hours Variant B: Contact hours: 56 hours Study time: 45 hours Time for formative coursework: 34 hours Time to prepare for examination: 45 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Variant A: Written examination or term paper or presentation Variant B: Written examination or term paper or presentation
Examination type: Variant B: 6-8 worksheets or presentation (10-30 min.) or term paper (8-10 pages) or test (30-60 min.)
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Winter semester and summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Michael Kirk

Contents

An in-depth analysis of the roots and impacts of poverty in developing countries is provided. Imperfect markets for land, credit, labour and insurance are analyzed, and implications for policy-making are drawn.


Qualification Goals

Students will understand the role of poverty for sustainable development from a gender perspective. They will develop a deeper understanding of the role of education and the North-South relationship for global commons.


Prerequisites

None


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics and Institutions.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es dem Schwerpunkt Economics zugeordnet ist.


Recommended Reading

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