Sound development policy relies on effectively assisting developing countries while enhancing self-sufficiency, agency, and improved governance. This specialisation at ANU, a leading international centre for development, provides students with an advanced analytical understanding of the economic principles and politics underlying development policies. Compulsory courses in the specialisation establish conceptual and applied policy-relevant evaluation techniques and emphasise the economy-wide aspects of development, with a focus on international dimensions of policy-making. Elective courses offer specialisation in foreign aid, the microeconomics of development, economic incentives and institutions, cost-benefit analysis, poverty reduction and environmental planning. To maximise learning and career outcomes for those in public, private and non-government sectors, an Academic Convenor provides advice on course planning, events of interest and meets regularly with the group.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
IDEC8026 Quantitative Policy Impact Evaluation
IDEC8022 Economic Development
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
IDEC8007 Aid and Development Policy
IDEC8081 The Economics of Incentives and Institutions
IDEC8123 Topics in International and Development Economics
IDEC8028 The Microeconomics of Development
IDEC8088 Cost-Benefit Analysis: Principles and Practice
POGO8004 Poverty Reduction
POGO8095 Development Policy and Practice
POGO8082 Political Institutions and Policy Processes
POGO8101 Policy Process and Analysis
This specialisation is available only to students undertaking the Master of International and Development Economics and Master of Environmental and Resource Economics degree programs.
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