Emerging Market Development

Brief description

Models of regional development, economic geography of emerging markets, state capitalism in Asian states, basics of socio-economic differences between BRIC states to structures of the European Union

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Oately (2022): International political economy, 6th edition Routledge
Arestis, Ph. (2007): Growth and Economic Development: Essays in Honour of A. P. Thirlwall; Edward Elgar.
Marr, Julian (2010): Investing in Emerging Markets: The BRIC Economies and Beyond; John Wiley & Sons
UNCTAD (2021). World Development Report 2021
ABD (2021). COVID-19 Impacts and Policy Options: An Asian Perspective

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, group work and presentations

Assessment methods and criteria

70% final exam, 30% continuous assessment

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Infos

Degree programme

European Economy & Business Management (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2024

Semester

4 SS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After successful completion of this course, students can

  • classify various theoretical approaches to economic development and respective macro-economic conceptions with a focus on emerging market economies.
  • contrast the respective economic policies implemented and
  • explain the specifics of development models employed in Asian and BRIC states.

Course code

0389-20-01-BB-DE-46b