Topics in Development Economics

1. Overview of economic growth theories, dependency theory, market friendly approach and catching up hypothesis.
2. Economic policies and programmes for regional specialization and diversification; issues of irrigation and water management; agricultural labour force and mechanization; taxation and credit in agricultural sector; integration of farm enterprises; non-renewable resource policy; land markets and land use issues; comparative analysis of water resource project;
3. Foreign trade and economic development.
4. Financial development and its role in economic development.
5. Human resource development and its role in economic development.
6. Employment, underemployment and employment issues.
7. WTO and developing countries, Trade, Aid and Growth.
8. Environment and development.
9. Institutions and economic development.
10. Structural Adjustment Programmes and their impacts.
11. Income distribution, poverty and economic growth.

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