This course explores theoretical developments in the analysis of economic growth and introduces current debates on evidence and policy relevant to the growth performance of both developed and developing economies. The course is structured around a series of key papers from journals. The theoretical material is reinforced by tutorial exercises that require students to understand and interpret the mathematics and economics of the growth models.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Students who successfully complete this course will:
- understand how growth models have developed and changed over time;
- know about the theoretical developments in the analysis of economic growth;
- be introduced to current debates on evidence and policy relevant to the growth performance of both developed and developing economies.
Other Information
See the course outline on the College courses page. Outlines are uploaded as they become available.
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial assignments (best 4 / 5) 20 %
- 1 Essay (3-4,000 words) 20 %
- Final Exam 60 %
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Prescribed Texts
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Assumed Knowledge
1. The standard neo-classical growth model with exogenous investment (Solow-Swan) and with optimal investment (Ramsey).
2. Differential equations and principles of static and dynamic optimisation (e.g. Barro and Sala-i-Martin, Economic Growth, Appendix on Mathematical Methods).
Potential students who are not familiar with these topics must discuss with the lecturer their suitability for this course. They can read up on these topics in the Barro text.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and 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). You can find your student contribution amount for each course 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4878 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
