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Ashoka University’s undergraduate course curriculum is taught across three semesters: Spring, Summer and Monsoon (Fall). Courses are broadly divided into three categories – Foundation Courses (core curriculum), Major & Minor Courses and Co-Curricular Courses.
You may search courses offered at Ashoka here. Please use the drop down menu to choose the specific semester and subject to see the full list of courses under each department. Foundation courses are offered in all semesters and do not have prerequisites. Offerings in other categories differ in each semester. Some higher level major/minor courses may have prerequisites.
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This course examines patterns and mechanisms in the process of economic development. The course will draw on economic theory, causal inference, country case studies and economic history. Here are some sample questions indicating the domain of the field.
1. A philanthrophist wishes to improve the nutrition of children in her village. She plans to fund a program that will add one egg to the school provided mid-day meal. Thus, a child in school will receive 5 eggs every week. Normally, the children consume only one egg every week. An egg costs Rs. 10. The philanthrophist has an friend who advises a weekly transfer of Rs 50 to the parents of these children and asking them to buy eggs for their kids. The philanthrophist is unsure about the pros and cons. What would you advise?
2. SL (population: 9 million and per capita GDP: 433 USD) is a small open economy. What development strategy can possibly reduce poverty rapidly in this country? What industrialization strategy is NOT viable for this country? Why? How would answer to (a) change, if at all, for NG (Population: 224 million and per capita GDP: 1600 USD)
3. In 2006, the Government of Bihar provided all girls who enrolled in grade 9 with funds to buy a bicycle to make it easier to access schools. Did it increase enrolment of these girls? What kinds of data analysis can provide a satisfactory answer?
The answers to these questions can come from micro theory, macro models and econometric analysis. The course therefore builds on your prior learning.
