Course - Economic Growth and Development - SØK3523
SØK3523 - Economic Growth and Development
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025
Course content
Large differences in income across countries has motivated studies of economic growth and development. Different growth paths can be understood as a result of different economic policy, different access to natural resources, or external conditions. The interest has in particular been on political and economic institutions and the degree of openness in trade. The course includes microeconomic and macroeconomic models and covers both theoretical and empirical analyses.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- theoretical models of poverty traps
- possible connections between natural resource abundance and economic development
- how violent conflict emerge and what connection this has with income level
- models of political economy with relevance to growth and development
- connections between institutions and economic development
Skills
You should be able to
- understand and explain how poverty traps may emerge
- discuss different effects of resource abundance for economic development
- trace out how different factors may fuel violent conflict, and for ways of empirically testing such theories
- analyze interconnections between economic and political equilibria
- discuss how different institutions may promote or retard economic development
General competence
You should be able to
- read and understand reports and research articles dealing with issues discussed in the course
- use the content of the course in your own academic work like your master thesis
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures every week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term. The course is an optional master's course, and is not taught every autumn semester.
Students enrolled in ISØ's master programs can take the course any semester. Contact the department (kontakt@econ.ntnu.no) to get access to learning resources in Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work
Further on evaluation
Approved compulsory activity applies to later semesters.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Economics (MSØK)
Economics (MSØK/5)
Financial Economics (MFINØK)
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory courses in Master of Science in Economics
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SØK3502 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| SØK8623 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2010 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
No
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Economics
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 C 2024-11-30 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 4
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"