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Economics of Sustainable Development [E]

Economics of Sustainable Development [E]

Code
ΟΥ0404
Category
Elective
Semester
7th Semester, 9th Semester
Thematic field(s)
S4-S/EDS: Socioeconomic dimension of space
Hours (weakly)
3
ECTS
5
Workload (h)
125
Instructor(s)
  • Dimitris Kallioras
  • Maria Tsiapa
  • Course goal
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  • Bibliography

The course aims at analyzing the theoretical approaches and the determinants of economic growth.

LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon completion of the course, students acquire a better understanding of the concept of economic development and the factors that favor / mitigate the successful implementation of development policies.

COURSE LECTURES

LECTURE TOPIC TUTOR
01 Development Imperative DK – MT
02 Development Definition and Evaluation DK
03 Theories of Economic Development (I) DK
04 Theories of Economic Development (II) DK
05 The Notion of De-Growth DK
06 Determinants of Economic Development (I) MT
07 Determinants of Economic Development (II) MT
08 Globalization and Economic Development MT
09 International Trade and Economic Development MT
10 FDI and Economic Development MT
11 Public Debt and Economic Development DK
12 Governance and Economic Development DK
13 Processes of Economic Transformation MT

Students’ evaluation is based on final written exams (maximum grade: 10 points; weight 70% in calculating the final grade) and one take-home personal assignment (maximum grade: 10 points; weight: 30% in calculating the final grade).

The grade of the final written exams is valid for the winter examination period (January – February 2021). The grade of the take-home personal assignment is valid for both the winter (January – February 2021) and the re-examination (August – September 2021) period.

The course is elective.

English is the course language.

Supplementary material (i.e. presentations, notes, papers) are uploaded to the e-class platform.

It is possible to take the final written exam either in Greek or in English.

It is possible to write the take-home personal assignment either in Greek or in English.

The take-home personal assignment is submitted in a day that is going to be set by the tutors.

Students are requested to keep the course procedure harmonious.

  • Todaro M. P. και Smith S. C. (2014), Οικονομική Ανάπτυξη, Τζιόλας (Εύδοξος: 33155988)
  • Gillis M., Perkins D. H., Roemer M. και Snodgrass D. R. (2011), Οικονομική της Ανάπτυξης, Τυπωθήτω (Εύδοξος: 12990895)
  • Taylor J. E. και Lybbert T. J. (2016), Οικονομικά της Ανάπτυξης: Βασικές Αρχές, Κριτική (Εύδοξος: 59367920)
  • Clunies-Ross A., Forsyth D. and Huq M. (2009), Development Economics, McGraw-Hill.
  • Gillis M., Radelet S.C., Snodgrass D. R., Roemer M. and Perkins D. H. (2001), Economics of Development, Norton.
  • Taylor J. E. and Lybbert T. J. (2015), Essentials of Development Economics, Rebel Text.
  • Todaro M. P. and Smith S. C. (2014), Economic Development, Pearson.

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  • The Department
    • The Department and its Location
    • The Department in the Local and Academic Community
    • Administrative Structure
    • Opinions of Graduates
    • Establishments
  • Studies
    • Undergraduate Programme
      • Presentation
      • Courses
      • Time Schedule
    • Graduate Programs
      • Master in Urban Regeneration, Urban Development & Real Estate [URUDRE]
        • Courses
      • Master in Sustainable Management of Environmental Change and Cyclical Economy [SMECCE]
        • Courses
      • Master in Project Management, Transportation and Spatial Planning (PMTSP)
        • Courses
      • Master in Tourism and Cultural Planning and Development (TCPD)
        • Courses
      • Masters in Strategic Management and Competitiveness (SMC)
        • Presentation (in greek)
    • Doctoral Studies
    • Postdoctoral Research
  • Research
    • Scientific editions
      • Research – Discussions Papers
      • e-journal “Aeihoros”
      • Institutional Repository
    • Research Units
      • Research Unit of Computer Science Applications in Spatial Planning
      • Research Unit of Demographic and Social Analysis
      • Research Unit of Evaluation of Development Policies and Programs
      • Research Unit of Environment and Spatial Planning [ESPL]
      • Research Unit of Geographical Research and Environmental Planning [GREENPLAN]
      • Research Unit of Infrastructure, Technology Policy and Development [RUITPOD]
      • Research Unit of Regional Economic Analysis and Policy
      • Research Unit of Rural Space
      • Research Unit of Spatial Analysis, GIS and Thematic Mapping
      • Research Unit of Tourism Planning, Research and Policy
      • Research Unit of Urban Space Morphology
      • Research Unit of Urban and Spatial Planning
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