| Unit name | Growth and Development |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ECON20023 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Jon Temple |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Economics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why do some countries grow rich while others remain poor? This unit provides an introduction to theoretical and empirical research on economic growth and aggregate development. Core topics include growth models; growth accounting; the causes and effects of population growth; trade policy and development; the links between growth and inequality; the role of government and institutions in development; foreign aid; and growth and the environment. An analytical approach is encouraged, based on the use of models and statistical evidence.
