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COURSE NAME & CODE : Development Economics (ECN4611)

PREREQUISITE : ECN3013
CREDIT : 3(3+0)
STUDENT LEARNING HOUR : 120
LEARNING OUTCOMES : Students will be able to:
1. analyze economic and social indicators as measures to economic development
(C4)
2. describe concepts, theories, policies, strategies, and objectives of economic
development and planning (A4, CS)
3. identify the sources and problems to economic development (EM)
SYNOPSIS : This course covers the theories, issues and macroeconomic policies. Measurement of
macroeconomics variables to achieve fiscal, monetary stability and economic growth are
discussed

Topics Assessment

1. Development Theory (CH3) Midterm

2. Poverty and income distribution (CH5) Midterm

3. Population growth and labour mobility (CH6) Midterm

4. Human capital (CH8) Midterm

5. Urbanization and migration (CH7) Midterm

6. Agricultural transformation and rural development (CH9) Final Examination

Mid-semester break

7. Planning, market and role of states (CH11) Final Examination

Midterm test

8. Environment and development (CH10) Final Examination

9. Theory of international trade and experience of development (CH12) Final Examination

10. Foreign aid and investment (CH14) Final Examination

*Subject to change. Chapters are referred to main textbook

Assessments

Tasks % of grading
Assessment 1 – will be determined (before week 7) 15%
Midterm 2
TOPIC 1-5 20%

Other assessment throughout semester

1. Group presentations (10%)

2. Presentation – Individuals (10%)
25%
3. Quiz (5%)

*Assignment formation is subject to change

*Dateline for each of the assignments will be announced
Final examination
TOPIC 6 – 10
40%
*MCQ + short essay questions

*Subject to change with prior notice

Lecturer:
DR ANITHA ROSLAND
Email: anitharosland@upm.edu.my

Main Reference (Textbook):

Todaro, M.P. & Smith, S.C. (2015). Economic Development. (12th Edition). Pearson Education Limited, United Kingdom.