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University of Manitoba
Faculty of Arts
Department of Economics
An Introduction to Development Economics
Econ 3392
(Fall 2018)
Dr. John Loxley
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COURSE DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................... 2
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 3
COURSE GOALS & INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................................................. 3
TEXTBOOK, READINGS, MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................... 3
REQUIRED TEXTS (AVAILABLE IN THE BOOKSTORE) ................................................................................................................ 3
ADDITIONAL READING: ................................................................................................................................................... 3
ON-LINE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTERS ON DAFOE LIBRARY RESERVE.............................................................................................................................. 3
COURSE EVALUATION METHODS ........................................................................................................................... 4
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL DATE .......................................................................................................................... 4
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 4
ASSIGNMENT GRADING TIMES .............................................................................................................................. 4
GRADING ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
REFERENCING STYLE .............................................................................................................................................. 5
CLASS SCHEDULE, OUTLINE AND READING LIST: .................................................................................................... 5
EXPECTATIONS: WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME .............................................................................................. 6
EXPECTATIONS: WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU .......................................................................................................... 6
USING COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL ........................................................................................................................... 7
RECORDING CLASS LECTURES ................................................................................................................................ 7
COURSE TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................... 7
CLASS COMMUNICATION....................................................................................................................................... 7
STUDENTS ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES (SAS) .............................................................................................................. 8
SCHEDULE “A” ................................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
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COURSE DETAILS
Course Title & Number: An Introduction to Development Economics
Number of Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
Class Times & Days of Week: Tue/Thursday 2.30-3.45pm
Location for
classes/labs/tutorials: 215 Tier
Pre-Requisites: Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in ECON 2010 or ECON
2451 or the former ECON 2450 or the former ECON 2700 and a
grade of "C" or better in ECON 2020 or ECON 2471 or the former
ECON 2470 or the former ECON 2800 or written consent of
instructor.
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor(s) Name: Dr John Loxley FRSC
Preferred Form of Address: Professor/Dr. Loxley
Office Location: 505 Fletcher Argue Building
Office Hours or Availability: Tuesday 11.00am -1.00pm
Appointments for other times can be made by email or
telephone.
Office Phone No. (204) 474 -9769
Email: John.Loxley@umanitoba.ca
Please identify yourself in your emails.
Emails and phone messages will be replied to within 48 hours
(weekends excluded) but typically within 24 hours.
Contact: Email me, or phone me and leave a message if necessary, or
knock on my door!
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Course Description (Aurora)
The definition and major challenges of development and an introduction to theories of growth and
development. Students may not hold credit for both ECON 3392 and the former ECON 3390 (018.339).-
General Course Information
This third year course builds on theory courses in prior years. It fits well with GPE courses and with other
courses in Economics which have an international dimension, such as International Trade and International
Finance but also has relevance for other courses such as Health, Labour, Money and Finance, Policy etc. It
offers a heterodox dimension as well as a review of more orthodox approaches.
Course Goals & Intended Learning Outcomes
To introduce students to various theories which purport to explain development and underdevelopment
in a world context, the divisions between rich and poor countries and the forces that created them and
perpetuate them; to explore the policy implications of various theories, and to acquaint students with
data relating to both theory and policy.
By the end of the course, it is hoped that students will have a better understanding of the world around
them and be able to write and talk about development economics in a sensible and intelligent way,
recognizing both its strengths and its limitations. They should be able to engage in debate about
theoretical and policy issues facing developing countries as, in general, there are few accepted truths in
this field. Students should be more rounded as economists and fully trained to pursue graduate work or
work with organizations concerned with development, such as non-governmental organizations,
consultancy firms, government departments etc.
Textbook, Readings, Materials
Required Texts (available in the bookstore)
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Todaro, Michael P. and Stephen C. Smith (2015). Economic Development (12 Edition), Addison-Wesley.
Additional Reading:
On-line
United Nations, 2017, World Economic and Social Survey: Reflecting on seventy years of
development policy analysis, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York.
Chapters on Dafoe Library reserve
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Cypher, James M. (2014). The Process of Economic Development (4 Edition), Routledge, Taylor and
Francis Group.
Sen, Amartya (1999). Development as Freedom, Oxford University Press.
An Introduction to Development Economics (Econ 3392) Page 4
Loxley, John (1998). Interdependence, Disequilibrium and Growth: Reflections on the Political
Economy of North-South Relations at the Turn of the Century, MacMillan, London, St
Martin's Press, New York and IDRC, Ottawa. 1998. Chap. 5.
Students who choose to use an earlier versions of the textbook must recognize that they retain
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responsibility for gaining access to any material that is in the 12 edition but not in that earlier edition.
It will be up to that student to gain access to that material.
Course Evaluation Methods
The course evaluation will be based on student performance in two assignments, 5 in-class quizzes, a mid-
term test and a final exam.
Assignment No. 1 (September 27) 15%
Mid-Term Test (October 18) 20%
Assignment No. 2 (November 20) 15%
End of Term Exam (Exam period – 2 hrs) 40%
In-class quizzes (5) Unscheduled 10%
Voluntary Withdrawal Date
The voluntary withdrawal date is November 19, 2017. Students will receive feedback on their
performance before that date.
Assignment Descriptions
The assignments will all be completed in-class but the content of the assignments will be based on each
student’s previously researched material. The topics will be provided at least a week in advance and
students will be allowed to bring notes, tables, graphs and references which they can then use to
complete the assignment in class. The requirements for each assignment will be described in detail
when the assignment question is given.
In-class quizzes are designed primarily to reward class attendance and will consist of a single question
based on the material covered in that particular class and in the textbook/readings for that particular
topic. Being present to respond to and hand in the quiz will guarantee the student a grade of 1.4. A
correct answer will earn the student a grade of 2.0. Thus regular class attendance can earn a student up
to 7.0 additional marks to be added to their final grade. Students who arrive after 2.45 will not be
allowed to take the quiz.
There will be a mid-term test, in-class, on October 18, which will cover material dealt with to that time.
Assignment Grading Times
Assignment grades will be typically given out the week following the exam but, failing that, within 12
days of the assignment due date.
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