The course aims to provide the main tools for acquiring the economic analysis dimension of development processes. From this point of view, the following educational objectives are set in the specific: frame development in its general definition and in its various meanings; foster the learning of the main theoretical contributions related to development economics models, both in the field of traditional theories and with reference to innovative or critical contributions with respect to the "mainstream"; encourage the learning of some key issues of development policy, with main, but not exclusive, reference to economic issues; supply the students with individual tools for economic and social analysis of issues relating to development (indices, calculations, numerical analyzes); commit the students (attending and non-attending) to the direct reading of scientific literature (articles, essays, papers, etc.); invite the students (attending students) to write a paper on a topic of their choice concerning development policy.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
1. Introduction, framework on the theme of development and historical analysis of the formation of the economic gap between States (4 lessons)
2. Development economics: explanatory models and reference thinkers, traditional approaches and additional or alternative contributions (15 lessons)
3. The "Mainstream" and the main current frameworks of economics and development policy (4 lessons)
4. Development policy themes and tools (12 lessons)
- Group 2: A text chosen from the following (only one of the three, preferably one of the two in English):
a. S. Deneulin and Lila Shahani (editors), An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach, Earthscan, 2009 (available free on the web at https://www.idrc.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency) – in full
b. J. McKay, D. Kingsbury and others, International development: Issues and Challenges, Palgrave MacMillan (first edition 2008, second edition 2012, third editione 2016: all three editions can be used for the preparation of the exam) – in full
c. N. Boccella, V. Feliziani, A. Rinaldi, Economia e sviluppo diseguale. Fatti, teorie, politiche", Pearson 2013 – in full
- Group 3: A reading chosen by the candidate among the followings authors:
- Amartya Sen
- Dani Rodrik
- Joseph Stiglitz
- Raj Patel
Only with reference to Goup 3, the candidate may propose some alternative authors or texts, provided that they pertain with the issues of the course, by agreeing it in advance with the teacher.
Programme
The course is divided into four sections:1. Introduction, framework on the theme of development and historical analysis of the formation of the economic gap between States (4 lessons)
2. Development economics: explanatory models and reference thinkers, traditional approaches and additional or alternative contributions (15 lessons)
3. The "Mainstream" and the main current frameworks of economics and development policy (4 lessons)
4. Development policy themes and tools (12 lessons)
Core Documentation
- Group 1: Blanchard, "Macroeconomia", vol. 1, chapters 10 e 11 e 12 (edition 2009), or chapters 11, 12 e 13 (edition 2011)- Group 2: A text chosen from the following (only one of the three, preferably one of the two in English):
a. S. Deneulin and Lila Shahani (editors), An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach, Earthscan, 2009 (available free on the web at https://www.idrc.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency) – in full
b. J. McKay, D. Kingsbury and others, International development: Issues and Challenges, Palgrave MacMillan (first edition 2008, second edition 2012, third editione 2016: all three editions can be used for the preparation of the exam) – in full
c. N. Boccella, V. Feliziani, A. Rinaldi, Economia e sviluppo diseguale. Fatti, teorie, politiche", Pearson 2013 – in full
- Group 3: A reading chosen by the candidate among the followings authors:
- Amartya Sen
- Dani Rodrik
- Joseph Stiglitz
- Raj Patel
Only with reference to Goup 3, the candidate may propose some alternative authors or texts, provided that they pertain with the issues of the course, by agreeing it in advance with the teacher.
Reference Bibliography
Todaro - Smith- Economic Development - Pearson EditoreType of delivery of the course
For attending students: two non-compulsory preliminary written exams (exemption tests) are envisaged, one on development economics and one on development policy, each at the end of the respective phase of the course (the first approximately in the middle of the lecture schedule and the second at the end of the course); each exemption test consists of a written exam with 5-6 open questions lasting 90-100 minutes; in addition to the votes of the exemptions, the active participation and the presentations of the recommended readings during the course and the possible preparation of a paper eventually agreed in the classroom during the course contribute to the final vote. The evaluation for attending students is based on the following elements: a) vote on the exemption tests, 70%; b) course attendance, active participation and presentations, 10%; c) written individual paper, 20% For non-attending students: the exam is in two phases, carried out on the same day: - A written test consisting of three open questions, to be performed in 60 minutes and referred to the contents of the texts of group 1 and group 2 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students". If the written test is not passed with at least 18/30 the candidate cannot access the oral test - An oral test, carried out after the correction of the written test and the discussion of the result (the correction of the papers by the teacher takes about an hour and then the oral test takes place about an hour after the end of the written one); in the oral exam, questions are asked about the topics of the written test (texts included in group 1 and in group 2) and about the recommended reading (texts included in group 3 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students"). The evaluation is based on the vote in the written test and the vote in the oral test, with equal weightType of evaluation
The course includes: a) lectures; b) individual or small group presentations by students of assigned papers on topics related to the course; c) external experts’ seminars; d) guided applications on case studies and aspects concerning the topics of the course; e) preparation at individual level of a paper agreed in the classroom during the course. For attending students: two non-compulsory preliminary written exams (exemption tests) are envisaged, one on development economics and one on development policy, each at the end of the respective phase of the course (the first approximately in the middle of the lecture schedule and the second at the end of the course); each exemption test consists of a written exam with 5-6 open questions lasting 90-100 minutes; in addition to the votes of the exemptions, the active participation and the presentations of the recommended readings during the course and the possible preparation of a paper eventually agreed in the classroom during the course contribute to the final vote. The evaluation for attending students is based on the following elements: a) vote on the exemption tests, 70%; b) course attendance, active participation and presentations, 10%; c) written individual paper, 20% For non-attending students: the exam is in two phases, carried out on the same day: - A written test consisting of three open questions, to be performed in 60 minutes and referred to the contents of the texts of group 1 and group 2 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students". If the written test is not passed with at least 18/30 the candidate cannot access the oral test - An oral test, carried out after the correction of the written test and the discussion of the result (the correction of the papers by the teacher takes about an hour and then the oral test takes place about an hour after the end of the written one); in the oral exam, questions are asked about the topics of the written test (texts included in group 1 and in group 2) and about the recommended reading (texts included in group 3 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students"). The evaluation is based on the vote in the written test and the vote in the oral test, with equal weight teacher profile teaching materials
1. Introduction, framework on the theme of development and historical analysis of the formation of the economic gap between States (4 lessons)
2. Development economics: explanatory models and reference thinkers, traditional approaches and additional or alternative contributions (15 lessons)
3. The "Mainstream" and the main current frameworks of economics and development policy (4 lessons)
4. Development policy themes and tools (12 lessons)
- Group 2: A text chosen from the following (only one of the three, preferably one of the two in English):
a. S. Deneulin and Lila Shahani (editors), An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach, Earthscan, 2009 (available free on the web at https://www.idrc.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency) – in full
b. J. McKay, D. Kingsbury and others, International development: Issues and Challenges, Palgrave MacMillan (first edition 2008, second edition 2012, third editione 2016: all three editions can be used for the preparation of the exam) – in full
c. N. Boccella, V. Feliziani, A. Rinaldi, Economia e sviluppo diseguale. Fatti, teorie, politiche", Pearson 2013 – in full
- Group 3: A reading chosen by the candidate among the followings authors:
- Amartya Sen
- Dani Rodrik
- Joseph Stiglitz
- Raj Patel
Only with reference to Goup 3, the candidate may propose some alternative authors or texts, provided that they pertain with the issues of the course, by agreeing it in advance with the teacher.
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Programme
The course is divided into four sections:1. Introduction, framework on the theme of development and historical analysis of the formation of the economic gap between States (4 lessons)
2. Development economics: explanatory models and reference thinkers, traditional approaches and additional or alternative contributions (15 lessons)
3. The "Mainstream" and the main current frameworks of economics and development policy (4 lessons)
4. Development policy themes and tools (12 lessons)
Core Documentation
- Group 1: Blanchard, "Macroeconomia", vol. 1, chapters 10 e 11 e 12 (edition 2009), or chapters 11, 12 e 13 (edition 2011)- Group 2: A text chosen from the following (only one of the three, preferably one of the two in English):
a. S. Deneulin and Lila Shahani (editors), An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach, Earthscan, 2009 (available free on the web at https://www.idrc.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency) – in full
b. J. McKay, D. Kingsbury and others, International development: Issues and Challenges, Palgrave MacMillan (first edition 2008, second edition 2012, third editione 2016: all three editions can be used for the preparation of the exam) – in full
c. N. Boccella, V. Feliziani, A. Rinaldi, Economia e sviluppo diseguale. Fatti, teorie, politiche", Pearson 2013 – in full
- Group 3: A reading chosen by the candidate among the followings authors:
- Amartya Sen
- Dani Rodrik
- Joseph Stiglitz
- Raj Patel
Only with reference to Goup 3, the candidate may propose some alternative authors or texts, provided that they pertain with the issues of the course, by agreeing it in advance with the teacher.
Reference Bibliography
Todaro - Smith- Economic Development - Pearson EditoreType of delivery of the course
For attending students: two non-compulsory preliminary written exams (exemption tests) are envisaged, one on development economics and one on development policy, each at the end of the respective phase of the course (the first approximately in the middle of the lecture schedule and the second at the end of the course); each exemption test consists of a written exam with 5-6 open questions lasting 90-100 minutes; in addition to the votes of the exemptions, the active participation and the presentations of the recommended readings during the course and the possible preparation of a paper eventually agreed in the classroom during the course contribute to the final vote. The evaluation for attending students is based on the following elements: a) vote on the exemption tests, 70%; b) course attendance, active participation and presentations, 10%; c) written individual paper, 20% For non-attending students: the exam is in two phases, carried out on the same day: - A written test consisting of three open questions, to be performed in 60 minutes and referred to the contents of the texts of group 1 and group 2 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students". If the written test is not passed with at least 18/30 the candidate cannot access the oral test - An oral test, carried out after the correction of the written test and the discussion of the result (the correction of the papers by the teacher takes about an hour and then the oral test takes place about an hour after the end of the written one); in the oral exam, questions are asked about the topics of the written test (texts included in group 1 and in group 2) and about the recommended reading (texts included in group 3 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students"). The evaluation is based on the vote in the written test and the vote in the oral test, with equal weightType of evaluation
The course includes: a) lectures; b) individual or small group presentations by students of assigned papers on topics related to the course; c) external experts’ seminars; d) guided applications on case studies and aspects concerning the topics of the course; e) preparation at individual level of a paper agreed in the classroom during the course. For attending students: two non-compulsory preliminary written exams (exemption tests) are envisaged, one on development economics and one on development policy, each at the end of the respective phase of the course (the first approximately in the middle of the lecture schedule and the second at the end of the course); each exemption test consists of a written exam with 5-6 open questions lasting 90-100 minutes; in addition to the votes of the exemptions, the active participation and the presentations of the recommended readings during the course and the possible preparation of a paper eventually agreed in the classroom during the course contribute to the final vote. The evaluation for attending students is based on the following elements: a) vote on the exemption tests, 70%; b) course attendance, active participation and presentations, 10%; c) written individual paper, 20% For non-attending students: the exam is in two phases, carried out on the same day: - A written test consisting of three open questions, to be performed in 60 minutes and referred to the contents of the texts of group 1 and group 2 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students". If the written test is not passed with at least 18/30 the candidate cannot access the oral test - An oral test, carried out after the correction of the written test and the discussion of the result (the correction of the papers by the teacher takes about an hour and then the oral test takes place about an hour after the end of the written one); in the oral exam, questions are asked about the topics of the written test (texts included in group 1 and in group 2) and about the recommended reading (texts included in group 3 of "Exam texts for attending and non-attending students"). The evaluation is based on the vote in the written test and the vote in the oral test, with equal weight