Course Descriptions of International Development
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ID501 Economic Foundation of Development Studies [4 credits] Reference
textbook: Mas-Colell, Andreu,
Michael D. Whinston, and Jerry R. Green, 1995,
Microeconomic Theory, Oxford University Press (2005, Shanghai University of
Finance and Economics).
ID502
Development Economics [4 credits] The objective
of this course is to provide a theoretic and empirical framework to analyze the
international development under the particular institutional environment
prevailing in developing countries. The course will focus on the some key
issues of development, such as poverty, inequality, development of factor
markets, environment protection and international development strategies. Based
on the knowledge and skills obtained during the course, students would be able
to understand the development process of the developing world and assess the
impact of a specific development policy.
ID503Quantitative
Analysis in Social Sciences [4 credits] This course is to
introduce quantitative methods in social science, employing a variety of
statistical tools with a focus on regression analysis.
ID510 International Trade and
Development [3 credits] This course covers Ricardian
model, Heckscher-Ohlin model, Standard trade model
Monopolistic competition and trade, Endogenous growth and trade, Trade and
development, Trade policy in developing countries, the East Asian model of
trade and development.
ID512
Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development Practice [2 credits] This course aims to
provide students with a general introduction to the basic core competencies and
practical skills required of a "generalist" development
practitioner. The course will be offered at a number of universities around
the world, and each week students will have the opportunity to learn from an
expert practitioner. (For a complete list of participating universities, see
Annex 2.) Course topics will be grounded in a practical,
multi-disciplinary approach that will focus on the inter-relationship of each
of the following core fields of study: Agriculture and Nutrition, Economics,
Environment and Climate Science, Management, Policy, Anthropology and Social
Studies, Public Health, Technology and Engineering. Both conceptual and
practical management issues will be stressed throughout each course topic. The
course will incorporate state-of-the-art web-based technologies for sharing
lectures across countries, and to facilitate international discussion and
collaboration among students at participating universities. The Center for New
Media Teaching and Learning (CNMTL) will support the interactive, web-based
components of the course including the development of electronic learning
resources and the lecture videos. Intended learning outcomes: To expose
students to the core technical skills required to solve professional problems
within the field of sustainable development. To provide students the
opportunity to demonstrate functional knowledge of the core issues of sustainable
development through the analysis and diagnosis of real-world problems. To
enable students to determine an appropriate course of action when faced with a
complex development challenge. To provide students with a heightened awareness
of the cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary, multinational dimensions of the
field. To encourage students to identify, c r e a t e
and reflect upon "integrated approaches" and appropriate
interventions that may lead to poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
ID520
International Economics, Cooperation and development [3 credits] The objective of this course is to provide a theoretic and
empirical framework to analyze the international economy, cooperation and
development. The course will focus on the some key issues of international
development, such as exchange rate, international monetary system, FDI and
aids, international economic organizations (World Bank and IMF). The course
will also address some important global issues, such as financial crisis,
global environment and sustainable development.