Globalization, Growth and Development

URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/E_EC_GGD

Course Objective

Aim of the course is to study aspects of globalization, growth and development that are fruitfully studied from the perspective of the economics discipline. After following the course the student will
- know the basic facts concerning the topics discussed in the course (Bridging theory and practice
- knowledge)
- have a thorough understanding of these topics, in particular their economic dimension (Bridging theory and practice
- knowledge)
- have learnt various empirical research techniques that can be applied within this field of economics (Academic and research skills)
- be able to present and discuss current journal articles and book chapters on globalization (Professional and social skills)

Course Content

Globalization poses both challenges and offers opportunities to rich, emerging and poor countries. The course focuses on a number of themes that have been central in the academic and public discussion of recent trends in the world economy. Among them are:
• Relationship between growth, trade and poverty
• Globalization and inequality
• International migration
• International trade and capital flows
• Environmental and labour standards
• Institutions
• Trade shocks, resources and civil conflict
• Financial stability More topics in globalization are introduced in the course in the form of student presentations. The course stresses the importance of empirical research and devotes significant time to the empirical strategies that have been used by researchers in studying globalization.

Teaching Methods

Lectures, Student Presentations and Discussions

Method of Assessment

Written exam at the end of the course and weekly assignments.

Literature

Selected articles

Target Audience

Students specialising in economics