Admission requirements
Required course(s):
Advanced Economic Thinking and Analysis (preferred), or
Microeconomics, or
Macroeconomics, or
International Economics, or
permission of the instructor
Recommended course(s):
- Quantitative Research Methods
Description
Doughnut Economics (Raworth, 2017) brought a lot of new attention to old ideas around growth (how much is too much?) and development (what about the poor?). In this 300-level course, we will review the theories and evidence related to economic growth and human development --- processes that affect each other as they influence our lives on the extensive (quantified growth) and intensive (quality of life) margins, respectively. Our main goal is to find ways to apply Raworth's ideas in ways that are compatible with political-economic realities.
Course Objectives
Knowledge:
The role of individuals, groups and nations in innovation and productivity.
The impact of equality, access and opportunity on development.
The connections between theories and empirical evidence for growth.
Growth/development via, e.g., comparative advantage, colonial mercantilism, resource exploitation, and institutional evolution.
The connections among growth, human development, and sustainability
Timetable
Timetables for courses offered at Leiden University College in 2024-2025 will be published on this page of the e-Prospectus.
Mode of instruction
The course is taught through two-hour seminars. Students will be expected to participate in both large and small group discussions; present and defend their ideas within an academic setting; and take part in group projects. The instructor will facilitate and ensure the efficient running of the discussion, but students are responsible for its quality.
Assessment Method
Class participation: 10% (continuous weeks 1-7)
Study team: 10% (continuous weeks 1-7)
Blog post: 10% (due week 4)
Peer reviews: 2x10% (due week 6/7)
Individual Presentation: 10% (due week 7)
Case study paper: 40% (due reading week)
Reading list
Around 25 academic papers (500+ pages).
Registration
Courses offered at Leiden University College (LUC) are usually only open to LUC students and LUC exchange students. Leiden University students who participate in one of the university’s Honours tracks or programmes may register for one LUC course, if availability permits. Registration is coordinated by the Education Coordinator, course.administration@luc.leidenuniv.nl.
Contact
Dr. David Zetland, d.j.zetland@luc.leidenuniv.nl
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