EC535
Development Economics for Research Students
This information is for the 2013/14 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Oriana Bandiera 32L.3.02, Prof Robin Burgess 32L.3.03, Prof Maitreesh Ghatak 32L.3.08A and Dr Gregory Fischer 32L.3.09
Dr Gharad Bryan 32L.3.10, Prof Torsten Persson, Guest Lecturer
Availability
This course is available on the MRes in Economics (Track 1) and MRes in Economics (Track 2). This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The course will cover advanced topics in development economics where current research is active. It is intended to introduce research students in economics to the latest research in development economics and to serve as an input into the research work of these students.
Teaching
30 hours of lectures in the MT. 30 hours of lectures in the LT.
Formative coursework
One piece of work per term will be required and feedback will be given by teachers.
Indicative reading
Readings will be mainly from journal articles; a list will be supplied at the start of term.
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2012/13: 7
Average class size 2012/13: Unavailable
Value: One Unit
