開発経済論Ⅲ(Development EconomicsⅢ)
担当者苅込 俊二教員紹介
単位・開講先選択  2単位 [経済学科]
科目ナンバリングECP-329

授業の概要(ねらい)

This course will be an introductory class on Development Economics and the Asian economy. In Development Economics Ⅲ, we will learn the basic theories of Development Economics and become able to analyze the problems of developing countries such as poverty, the dual economy, and industrialization. Students will learn technical terms and theoretical framework of modern economics. We will determine some details of the course after the first meeting. This course will be held in English.

授業の到達目標

The main purpose is to help students understand the basic theories of Development Economics and read the fundamental papers on economic development.

成績評価の方法および基準

Participation in the class including discussion and presentation: 60%
Final presentation and report: 40%

教科書・参考文献

種別書名著者・編者発行所
教科書
参考文献"Economics of Development(7th Edition)"Dwight H. Perkins, Steven Radelet, David L. Lindauer, Steven A. Block W.W.Norton & Company
参考文献"Economic Growth(3rd Edition)"David N. WeilRoutledge

準備学修の内容

There is no textbook in this course. The instructor will prepare handouts for the class.
Students are required to read the handouts and assigned papers before the class.

その他履修上の注意事項

This course is participatory so that students are encouraged and required to participate actively in the class discussions. There will be lots of opportunity to discuss topics.
To better understand economic development, it is recommended that you learn more through the internet, newspapers, books, etc.

授業内容

授業内容
第1回Introduction
第2回What do we mean by economic development
第3回Economic growth and development: concepts and patterns
第4回Measuring economic growth and development (1)
第5回Measuring economic growth and development (2)
第6回The theory of economic growth(1): The neoclassical growth model
第7回The theory of economic growth(2): New approaches to growth
第8回Inequality and poverty
第9回Population and human resources
第10回Investment and savings
第11回Foreign debt and financial crises
第12回Sustainable economic development
第13回Presentation of term papers by students & discussion (1)
第14回Presentation of term papesr by students & discussion (2)
第15回Summary: Discussion and Questions