EC335-6-SP-CO:
Strategies of Economic Development
2025/26
Economics
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 12 January 2026
Friday 20 March 2026
15
09 April 2025
Requisites for this module
EC111 or EC100 or EC101 or EC115
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BA L900 International Development
This module examines the distinctive features of low-income economies and introduces you to the literature that attempts to explain the persistence of poverty in those economies. We begin covering workhorse models that study economic growth to study why there has been a divergence in the performances between the low- and high-income countries.
The module then goes on to delve deeper into the structural differences between low- and high income economies.
In particular, the module combines economic theory with empirical studies to understand phenomena such as economic inequality, the demographic transition, rural to urban migration and how these phenomena relate to economic development. Particular attention is given to the evaluation of appropriate policy options.
The aims of this module are:
- To give students a good understanding of the functioning of the economies of low income countries and of the policy options that could potentially alleviate poverty.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Have a good understanding of the functioning of the economies of low income countries and of the policy options that could potentially alleviate poverty.
- Apply analytical reasoning to problems facing low income countries and make informed contributions to debates and discussions about possible ways to enhance welfare in these countries.
Employability skills
- The models discussed in class with provide you with numeracy skills while the ability to do a term paper and read current research work will allow you to develop working skills.
- Finally, given the topic of the course, you will be exposed to issues facing people in other countries and differences between other cultures that will increase your external awareness.
No additional information available.
The module will be delivered via:
- One 2-hour lecture per week.
- Five 1-hour classes
In one term.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
EC335 Mid-term Moodle Test - 21/02/25 09:00-11:00 |
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| Exam |
Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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| Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Francesca Salvati, email: francesca.salvati@essex.ac.uk.
Lectures and Classes: Dr. Francesca Salvati
For further information, send an email message to fineco@essex.ac.uk.
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Dr Sanna Piritta Nurmikko-Metsola
University of Surrey
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Available via Moodle
Of 459 hours, 29 (6.3%) hours available to students:
430 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
Economics
* Please note: due to differing publication schedules, items marked with an asterisk (*) base their information upon the previous academic year.
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