Development Economics

Education facts

Code: 770G01

<p>This course explores analytical and policy issues related to poverty reduction and sustainable development. The purpose is to provide an understanding of the findings and recommendations of recent and sometimes technical economic analyses related to the growth and poverty implications of development policies, aid reforms and international agreements. After a discussion of development, poverty and an introduction of some basic economic relationships, the course turns to individual policy areas. In addition, the course covers how to measure and evaluate the efficiency of foreign aid, both in general and specific policies.</p>

Entry requirements

Economics, basic course, 30 ECTS credits (including Microeconomics and Macroeconomics with at least 7,5 ECTS credit each) with at least 15 ECTS credits passed. English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Development Economics

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 30 November 2026

  End date: 24 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %