2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS3330 Economic Development
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Mahmood Messkoub
Email: mm@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisites
| LUBS2140 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
| LUBS2610 | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
At the end of this module, students will be able to demonstrate an ability to draw comparisons between relevant theories and apply theory to analyse policy and problems in economic development.Syllabus
The policies and options open to LDCs to attain a higher standard of living for their population; the meaning and measurement of development; the role of the state in the development process; population and employment issues; agriculture and famine; industrialisation policies; financing of development from internal and external sources; the debt crisis; inflation and the balance of payments problems; and structural adjustment policies.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 172.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 28.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
For each 20 credits of study taken, the expectation is that the normal study time (including attendance at lectures and tutorials, self-study and revision) is 200 hours.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 3,000 word essay | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Resit by 3 hour written paper
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Resit by 3 hour written paper
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 31/03/2009
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