IDM063-Macroeconomics for Developing Countries

Module Provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Good understanding of basic macroeconomics
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Neha Hui
Email: n.hui@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Learn the theoretical and empirical considerations associated with macroeconomic policy making in developing countries. You will engage with pathbreaking macroeconomic analysis of how countries grow and develop, why some countries are richer than others and whether growth is associated with poverty and inequality.

Aims:
To impart an understanding of macroeconomic issues in developing countries, and the ability to use the theoretical tools provided to critically assess different areas of policy making.

Assessable learning outcomes:
A good understanding of macroeconomic issues in developing countries, particularly the theoretical tools to critically assess different areas of macroeconomic policy. Also, students will acquire knowledge of examples from specific developing countries which allow them to exercise their analytical skills.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

1. Introduction to growth and development


2. Theories of growth3. Colonialism, Institutions and Development 4. Poverty and Inequality in Developing Countries

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The topics of the syllabus are presented and discussed in 5 lectures of 2 hours each, complemented with 5 tutorials in which students explore the material in more depth.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		10
Guided independent study:		90
Total hours by term	0	100	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Assessment will be based on a written coursework. 

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A weighted average coursework mark of 50%.

Reassessment arrangements:

By the submission of a written essay on a new topic by the last Friday in August of the same academic year.

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Last updated: 17 July 2023