Advanced Development Economics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ECON X400
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Course ID
206059
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Economics
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Mandar Oak
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This advanced course in development economics deepens our understanding of the pattern of economic development by using analytical, theoretical and econometric tools. Topics typically include institutional determinants of productivity, the role of resource misallocation, and determining the causal effect of specific policy interventions in the areas of (elimination of) corruption, agriculture, education, health, gender and social capital formation. 

  • Growth and Development
  • Micro Development 
  • Development Empirics 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the branch of economics devoted to economic development
  • Apply analytical economics skills to real-world issues in development economics
  • Critically evaluate theoretical and empirical analysis of development economics research
  • Articulate development economic theory and applications to peers

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21001
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of ECON3006 Econometrics/ECON3801 Economic Analysis OR must have completed all of ECON5001 Economic Principles/ECON5020 Development and Growth Economics

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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