Development Macroeconomics (802L1)
Development Macroeconomics
Module 802L1
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module concerns growth, trade and macroeconomic issues for developing countries, including financial repression, foreign exchange controls, dual labour markets, structural adjustment, stabilisation and external debt, and the growth and equity impact of macroeconomic adjustment modules and trade policy options.ns.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understanding of the issues, analysis and debates in Development Macroeconomics.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in critical reasoning and evaluation of scholarship.
Comprehensive understanding of advanced modelling methods and use them to critically assess policies.
Creativity, self-direction and autonomy in planning and implementing economic analysis to answer research and macroeconomic policy questions
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | A2 Week 1 | 60.00% |
| Test | T2 Week 11 (1 hour 30 minutes) | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Andy McKay
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Alexander Klein
Convenor, Assess convenor
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