Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - ECON 355W D100

Economic Development (4)

Class Number: 2418

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 18, 2024
    Thu, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-; 60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Analysis of theories of economic development. Consideration will be given to the requirements of successful development, to aspects of international co-operation, and to procedures of economic planning. Problems of emerging countries and models of various developing economies will be studied. Students with credit for ECON 355 or ECON 455 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to development economics. The main goal is to analyze and understand the sources of economic growth and development or lack thereof in poor countries. Both theoretical foundations and empirical evidence will be covered. This course is designated writing intensive (W) which requires completing short writing assignments on a frequent basis.

Grading

  • Written Assignments 40%
  • Midterm Exam 25%
  • Final Exam 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

1. Todaro, Michael and Stephen Smith, Economic Development, 13th Paperback ed., Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2020. ISBN 978-1292291154
2. Easterly, William, The Elusive Quest for Growth: Economists' Adventures and Misadventures in the Tropics, MIT Press, 2001 [*free electronic access from SFU]
*The Easterly book is available online from the SFU library (off-campus you will need to login with your SFU email credentials)

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html