Course Description

What is development economics? One of the answers to this question, I believe, is figuring out how developing countries achieve the goal of co-existence with developed countries under a win –win relationship. There are so many methods to analyze development economics, such as economic theories on growth and development, data analysis on measuring investment and trade impact, the poverty index, and field research activities such as the one village one product movement (OVOP) in rural areas.
However, the most important thing for researchers is to study development economics from the viewpoint at the location where development is actually happening. For this purpose, an elaborated and reading much literature survey is essential for a good understanding of developing countries where more than a third of the population is living. In this class, we would read the first half part of the popular textbook on development economics by Michael P. Todaro. I believe that knowledge and information learnt in this course should prove useful for both your studies and future professional life. I would also introduce you research reports, papers, and information on development economics from governments, universities, and other sources.