F1ID 5070 - Political Economy of Development and Growth

The course offers an advanced application of theories related to economic growth and development economics and political economy through the survey of international economic organisations and other global coordination attempts. While reviewing all types of countries, it in particular focuses on least developed and transition economies, exploring the relationship between international economic organisations mandates, policies and economic development. As a fully applied approach, the course will not mobilize mathematical formalization, but students enrolled are expected to have a background in economics.

The course offers a review of theoretical and practical core knowledge and a systematic application through group case studies. Students are to prepare each session with prereadings offered by the lecturer.

The course is made of 6 seminars (4 hours each).

- Seminar 1: Development theories facing a pandemia: Case study 1
- Seminar 2: Blue economics facing unfair competition: Case study 2
- Seminar 3: Trade wars and the WTO retaliation policy: Case study 3
- Seminar 4: IMF structural adjustment programs in developing countries: Case study 4
- Seminar 5: Diplomatic dynamics of development funding (WB): Case study 5
- Seminar 6: Digitalisation (using cryptocurrencies) and growth: Case study 6


LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Advanced survey of development economics – theories and practice
2. Advanced survey of international economic governance and economic local, regional, private and public international organisations
3. Advanced knowledge on growth theories (micro and macroeconomic)
4. Group works on practical case studies with limited time and resources access
5. Introduction to policy briefs survey and writing

Maylis PEYRET,Guillaume SARRAT de TRAMEZAIGUES

Cours magistral seul

English

None

Spring 2023-2024

- In-class group case-studies (4x15%, four best cases) - One individual final paper: 30% - Participation: 10%