Teaching of Development Economics

This volume includes papers and proceedings presented at the Manchester Conference on Teaching Economic Development in 1964, focusing on the teaching of development economics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1967, this volume comprises a collection of papers and proceedings presented at the Manchester Conference on Teaching Economic Development, held in April 1964. The conference aimed to explore the teaching of development economics, its position within the current state of knowledge, and the challenges and opportunities it faced.

The opening paper, titled "The Teaching of Development Economics: Its Past and Present," provides an overview of the historical development of the teaching of development economics. It highlights the evolution of the field from its early roots in colonialism and imperialism to its more contemporary focus on poverty alleviation and economic growth. The paper also discusses the various approaches and methodologies used in development economics teaching, including the use of case studies, simulations, and theoretical models.

The second paper, titled "The Place of Development Economics in the Curriculum," examines the role of development economics in the undergraduate and graduate curricula. It discusses the importance of integrating development economics into other disciplines such as sociology, politics, and geography to provide a holistic understanding of global issues. The paper also explores the challenges of teaching development economics in developing countries, such as limited resources, lack of infrastructure, and political instability.

The third paper, titled "The Teaching of Development Economics in the Context of National Development Plans," explores the relationship between development economics and national development plans. It discusses the role of development economics in shaping policy decisions and implementing development programs. The paper also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for policymakers to consider the social and economic implications of their policies.

The fourth paper, titled "The Use of Technology in Development Economics Teaching," examines the use of technology, such as computers, the Internet, and multimedia, in teaching development economics. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies and explores the potential for using them to enhance student learning and engagement. The paper also suggests strategies for integrating technology into development economics teaching, such as online courses, interactive simulations, and virtual classrooms.

The fifth paper, titled "The Role of Research in Development Economics Teaching," explores the role of research in development economics teaching. It discusses the importance of research in shaping the field and providing students with a practical understanding of the issues they will encounter in their careers. The paper also highlights the challenges of conducting research in developing countries, such as limited resources, political instability, and cultural barriers.

The sixth paper, titled "The Teaching of Development Economics in the Context of Globalization," examines the impact of globalization on development economics. It discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization, such as the increasing interconnectedness of economies, the rise of new economic powers, and the impact of international trade on poverty and inequality. The paper also explores the role of development economics in shaping global policy decisions and implementing development programs.

The final paper, titled "The Future of Development Economics Teaching," examines the future of development economics teaching. It discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the field, such as the need for greater interdisciplinary collaboration, the increasing importance of data analysis and visualization, and the need to address the growing inequality and climate change. The paper also suggests strategies for improving development economics teaching, such as developing more engaging and interactive teaching materials, promoting interdisciplinary research, and increasing access to education in developing countries.

In conclusion, this volume provides a comprehensive examination of the teaching of development economics, its position within the current state of knowledge, and the challenges and opportunities it faces. The papers presented at the conference offer valuable insights into the various aspects of development economics teaching, including its historical development, curriculum integration, technology use, research, globalization, and the future of the field. By exploring these topics, the conference aimed to contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve the teaching of development economics and promote a more informed and effective approach to addressing global development challenges.
First published in 1967, this volume comprises a collection of papers and proceedings presented at the Manchester Conference on Teaching Economic Development, held in April 1964. The conference aimed to explore the teaching of development economics, its position within the current state of knowledge, and the challenges and opportunities it faced.

The opening paper, titled "The Teaching of Development Economics: Its Past and Present," provides an overview of the historical development of the teaching of development economics. It highlights the evolution of the field from its early roots in colonialism and imperialism to its more contemporary focus on poverty alleviation and economic growth. The paper also discusses the various approaches and methodologies used in development economics teaching, including the use of case studies, simulations, and theoretical models.

The second paper, titled "The Place of Development Economics in the Curriculum," examines the role of development economics in the undergraduate and graduate curricula. It discusses the importance of integrating development economics into other disciplines such as sociology, politics, and geography to provide a holistic understanding of global issues. The paper also explores the challenges of teaching development economics in developing countries, such as limited resources, lack of infrastructure, and political instability.

The third paper, titled "The Teaching of Development Economics in the Context of National Development Plans," explores the relationship between development economics and national development plans. It discusses the role of development economics in shaping policy decisions and implementing development programs. The paper also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for policymakers to consider the social and economic implications of their policies.

The fourth paper, titled "The Use of Technology in Development Economics Teaching," examines the use of technology, such as computers, the Internet, and multimedia, in teaching development economics. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies and explores the potential for using them to enhance student learning and engagement. The paper also suggests strategies for integrating technology into development economics teaching, such as online courses, interactive simulations, and virtual classrooms.

The fifth paper, titled "The Role of Research in Development Economics Teaching," explores the role of research in development economics teaching. It discusses the importance of research in shaping the field and providing students with a practical understanding of the issues they will encounter in their careers. The paper also highlights the challenges of conducting research in developing countries, such as limited resources, political instability, and cultural barriers.

The sixth paper, titled "The Teaching of Development Economics in the Context of Globalization," examines the impact of globalization on development economics. It discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization, such as the increasing interconnectedness of economies, the rise. The rise of new economic powers. The impact of international trade on poverty and inequality. The paper also explores the role of development economics in shaping global policy decisions and implementing development programs.

The final paper, titled "The Future of Development Economics Teaching," examines the future of development economics teaching. It discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the field, such as the need for greater interdisciplinary collaboration, the increasing importance of data analysis and visualization, and the need to address the growing inequality and climate change. The paper also suggests strategies for improving development economics teaching, such as developing more engaging and interactive teaching materials, promoting interdisciplinary research, and increasing access to education in developing countries.

In conclusion, this volume provides a comprehensive examination of the teaching of development economics, its position within the current state of knowledge, and the challenges and opportunities it faces. The papers presented at the conference offer valuable insights into the various aspects of development economics teaching, including its historical development, curriculum integration, technology use, research, globalization, and the future of the field. By exploring these topics, the conference aimed to contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve the teaching of development economics and promote a more informed and effective approach to addressing global development challenges.

Weight: 1066g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138983724