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Course Description
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Course Name
Political Economy of Development: An Introduction
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Economics, Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module will provide a survey of the key economic and political explanations for the large differences in prosperity that exist in countries of the world today. The module will focus mainly on economic factors but also on how these inter-relate with socio-political and cultural issues. It will also critically assess the limitations of current growth models in terms of sustainability.
Module Content:
Measuring and Miss-measuring Development
Growth, Happiness and Sustainability - Measurement in the Future
Primary Drivers of Development
Free Market versus State Based Models of development
Inequality and Development
Aid and Debt
Development Traps
The Roles of Multilateral Development Institutions in Development
The Rise of the BRIC's and its geopolitical implications
The Political Economy of the Future
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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