Development Economics BBA Fall 2013

Instructor: Mr. Salman Ahmed Shaikh Course Objective This is a preliminary course in Development Economics. It will prepare students for getting a broad understanding of economic issues from historical, social, cultural and political perspective.
Session 1 2-3 4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Topics Covered Brief Introduction to Economics & Its Historical Development Economics, Institutions & Development: A Global Perspective (Chapter 1 of Todaro/Smith) Diverse Structures & Common Characteristics of Developing Nations (Chapter 2 of Todaro/Smith) Historic Growth & Contemporary Development: Lessons & Controversies (Chapter 3 of Todaro/Smith) Classical Theories of Development: A Comparative Analysis (Chapter 4 of Todaro/Smith) Contemporary Model of Development & Underdevelopment (Chapter 5 of Todaro/Smith) Poverty, Inequality & Development (Chapter 6 of Todaro/Smith) Population Growth & Development (Chapter 7 of Todaro/Smith) Environment & Development Human Capital: Education & Health in Economic Development Discussion Paper I & II Discussion Paper III & IV Trade Policy Debate (Chapter 13 of Todaro/Smith) Foreign Finance, Investment & Aid (Chapter 15) Finance & Fiscal Policy for Development (Chapter 17) Debt Crisis in Developing Countries Development Issues in Pakistan Economy (Lecture I) from Dr. Akber Zaidi & Dr. Ishrat Text Development Issues in Pakistan Economy (Lecture II) from Dr. Akber Zaidi & Dr. Ishrat Text Principles of Islamic Economics: Relevance to Development Issues (Lecture I) from Salman Manuscript Principles of Islamic Economics: Relevance to Development Issues (Lecture II) from Salman Manuscript Group Presentations Group Presentations Group Presentations Group Presentations

Marks Distribution 1st Mid Term Examination 2nd Mid Term Examination Final Examination Class Participation Project TOTAL 20 Marks 20 Marks 30 Marks 10 Marks 20 Marks 100 Marks

Reading Resources Main Text Michael Todaro & Stephen C. Smith, Economic Development, 8th Edition, 2011. Reference Texts Issues in Pakistans Economy, by Dr. Akber Zaidi. Economy of an Elitist State, by Dr. Ishrat Hussain. Principles of Islamic Economics, by Salman Ahmed Shaikh. Chapter slides of these and other textbooks at introductory level will be provided. Research papers and reports will also be discussed. Documentaries & Video Lectures Class Attendance Policy Late coming will not be allowed. During the entire course, 4 absences are allowed. Late coming will marked as absence. Switch off your cell phones. No talk allowed during the class among students. Raise hands if you want to ask question or participate in class. Class decorum shall strictly be maintained. Else, CP marks will be affected.

Instructor Contact Details & Counseling Hours Monday to Thursday Morning 1130 AM to 3 PM in Centre for Economics & Business Research. With prior appointment, different timings can also work. salmanashaikh@iba.edu.pk Ph# +9221-38104701 Ext. 1624 Cell# 0334 - 3193395