The course deals with the principal issues of economic development, with the objective of preparing students for advanced study and policy-oriented research in this subject area. Emphasis will be on economy-wide aspects of economic development, with special references to international dimensions of national development policy making. The basic approach is to present the relevant theory, examine the empirical validity of alternative models and draw out their policy implications. Major policy issues are discussed with illustrations from actual experiences in selected developing countries. As an integral part of the course, an attempt will be made to train students to collect and interpret data on developing economies.
