Development Economics

Education facts

Code: NEK302

The overall goal of the course NEK302 is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of development economics. Development economics deals with the economic transformation of developing economies. The course aims to give a broad understanding of the theories and methods used when analyzing economic issues in development contexts. Examples of topics covered in development economics include the factors that are crucial for economic growth, such as the causes of poverty, population growth, the consequences of trade liberalization, etc. Additionally, the course aims to provide students with knowledge on how to use economic theory and methods to analyze economic issues. Knowledge in intermediate macroeconomic and microeconomic theory is recommended. NEK302 is offered in the second quarter of the spring semester and can be taken as an elective course during the bachelor's semester together with NEK307 or NEK310 and NEK316 Bachelor's Thesis in Economics. Spring Term 2026: Period 1:<br> NEK307 Policy Evaluation, 7.5 credits<br> or<br> NEK310 Data Analytics for Economics and Finance, 7.5 credits Period 2:<br> NEK302 Development Economics, 7.5 credits<br> or<br> NEK304 Environmental Economics, 7.5 credits Period 3+4:<br> NEK316 Bachelor's Thesis in Economics

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 45 credits completed in Economics from both basic- and intermediate level. Prior knowledge corresponding to 7.5 credits in Econometrics or 15 credits in Statistics is recommended.

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

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 20 February 2026

  End date: 25 March 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %