This specialisation provides students with an advanced analytical understanding of economic principles for the design and assessment of international development policies.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of economic development theory and debates.
- Use empirical tools and approaches to analyse development policy outcomes.
- Be able to critically assess emerging development issues and policy proposals.
Other Information
IDEC8011 and IDEC8033 are eligible to count towards the specialisation on approval of the program convener provided the essay or project falls within the field of the specialisation.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units from the following development policy courses:
IDEC8003 Issues in Development Policy
IDEC8007 Aid and Development Policy
IDEC8011 Research Essay
IDEC8022 Economic Development
IDEC8026 Quantitative Policy Impact Evaluation
IDEC8028 The Microeconomics of Development
IDEC8033 Research Project
IDEC8081 The Economics of Incentives and Institutions
INDG8001 Indigenous Peoples and Development in Australia: principles and practices for Indigenous-led change
POGO8004 Poverty Reduction
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