Economics of Development and Cooperation

Year
1

Academic year
2026-2027

Code
02050610

Subject Area
Culture and Literature

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
5.0

Type
Elective

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Teaching Methods

The classes will take place in the classroom. Expositive component, as well as analysis and discussion of texts and materials previously provided, some of which will be presented by the students.

Learning Outcomes

The goal of the course is to familiarize students with the meaning and issues of development.
The course will cover the basics of development economics and highlights cooperation strategies over the last seventy years.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

The course will introduce students to: i) the main development theories aimed to explain the different trends and development gaps at a global level; ii) how development, poverty and inequalities can be measured; iii) the role and impact of development policies, aids and international cooperation may have in different institutional contexts.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
The assessment criteria is defined by the University of Pavia: 100.0%