This course focuses on empirical estimation of individual- and household-level welfare indicators and microeconomic models related to these indicators. The course involves a series of lectures on key international development indicators used by researchers in development microeconomics. The course also introduces and discusses empirical studies on microeconomic development issues taken from high-quality research around the world. The policy implications of empirical findings will receive particular emphasis. Students will also carry out econometric analysis of microeconomic issues in development. The topics covered will include poverty, gender, health, education, and inequality.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of key indicators used by researchers in development microeconomics.
- Understand the microeconomic foundations of key development problems.
- Use microeconomic concepts and tools to critically analyse development policies.
- Apply these techniques to constructively analyse and design policy interventions.
- Evaluate and carry out high-quality research in development microeconomics.
Indicative Assessment
- Brief (1,000 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Group presentation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Essay (2,500 words) (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Final exam (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
The standard workload is 130 hours including class time and independent study.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None.
Assumed Knowledge
Skills in econometrics and microeconomics are assumed. Familiarity with Stata, R, or another econometrics package will be advantageous.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4680 | Standard Rate |
| 2024 | $3720 |
Grandfathered Rate*
*continuing students in nominated programs only. See fee website |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6000 |
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