Learning outcomes

The course aims at developing the analytical skills that will be useful to analyze key topics in development related to population issues, environmental problems, and governance issues.

Content

Three main topics are covered in this class: population issues (including an introduction to family economics), environmental problems in developing countries (both at the micro and macro levels) and a brief introduction to governance issues.

 

Teaching methods

Regular formal lectures, based on an exhaustive power point presentation that is publicly available. With respect to governance, students are required to produce an essay paper (valued at 6 points out of 20), the instructions about which are given during the first class.

Assessment method

Closed book written exam and a essay paper

Sources, references and any support material

The power point presentation attached to the class is exhaustive.

Language of instruction

English