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Development Economics

Examine why some economies grow and others stagnate. Growth theory, poverty and inequality, human capital, trade, institutions and development policy — with African and global cases.

4.8 rating 560 learners 21 hours 32 lessons

Taught by Dr. Dominic Wambaria (PhD) · Business & Development Economics

Development Economics
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What you'll learn

  • Explain the main theories of growth and development
  • Measure poverty, inequality and human development
  • Analyse the role of education, health and institutions
  • Evaluate trade, aid and industrial policy
  • Read and critique development data and reports

Course curriculum

4 modules · 32 lessons
1

Concepts & Measurement

3 lessons
  • Growth vs development
  • HDI & indicators
  • Poverty & inequality
2

Growth Theories

3 lessons
  • Classical & Harrod-Domar
  • Solow
  • Endogenous growth
3

Human & Institutional

3 lessons
  • Human capital
  • Institutions & governance
  • Population
4

Policy

3 lessons
  • Trade & globalisation
  • Aid & finance
  • Industrial policy
Dr. Dominic Wambaria (PhD)

Your instructor

Dr. Dominic Wambaria (PhD)

Business & Development Economics · Lecturer, Researcher & Consultant

Dr. Dominic Wambaria is a university lecturer, researcher and consultant with over a decade of experience teaching Business, Economics and Research Methods to diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate students.