Lecture Notes: EarthaPoint Courses and Development Economics
Introduction to EarthaPoint Portal
DU Semester Courses
- Free Courses:
- Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory Statistics for Economics
- Intermediate Microeconomics (Semester 3)
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Paid Course:
- Macroeconomics (INR 5000, includes assignments, lecture notes, and past year papers)
Fifth Semester Courses
- Paid Course:
- Game Theory (Problem sets included)
- Free Courses:
- Economic Growth and Business Cycle
- Introductory Development Economics (Units 1, 2, and 4 covered; part of Unit 3 covered)
Other Offerings
- IIT Jam Courses:
- Mock test series available
- CUT Courses:
- Full-fledged Courses:
- For IIT Jam, MA Economics Entrance, Indian Economic Service
- Contact Rohit sir for more details
Development Economics: Important Questions
Unit 2 & Unit 3
- Types of Questions:
- Growth models (e.g., Linear, Rostow, Harrod-Domar, Lewis)
- Development revolutions and models (e.g., International dependence revolution, False paradigm model)
- Classical theories and comparative analysis
- Neoclassical counter-revolution
Sample Questions
- Discuss various growth models: Linear, Rostow, Harrod-Domar, Lewis
- Explain the International Dependence Revolution and False Paradigm Model
- Compare classical theories in development
- Neoclassical Counter-revolution vs International Dependence Revolution
Specific Models and Theories
- Solo Model:
- Importance for EcoMajor/Minor students
- Nergse Model:
- Low living standards and insufficient savings impeding growth
- Role of income, savings, and capital formation
Key Concepts to Study
- Linkages in Economic Development:
- Backward and forward linkages
- Consumption and fiscal linkages
- Staple Thesis:
- Linkage constellations and societal development
Pathways to Economic Development (Amityava Krishnendhat)
- Strategies for Economic Development
- Debate Topics:
- State vs Market
- Micro vs Macro
- Primary vs Secondary Sector
- Autarky vs Openness
Study Recommendations
- Refer to lecture notes and video lectures for detailed explanations
- Each debate and concept is covered in separate video lectures
Note: Ensure thorough understanding of key economic models and theories, as well as their implications on development processes. Review provided video lectures for in-depth understanding.