ECC3670 Economics of developing countries
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECC3670 Economics of developing countries is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ECB2731, ECW2731, ECF2731 or ECC2000.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECC3670
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECC3670
No unit lists ECC3670 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
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Overview
This unit introduces you to topics and concepts that are of relevance in the context of economic development. The focus of this unit is on applying tools in economics in analysing important issues in development. The emphasis in the lectures will be on the methodology that one adopts to study key issues in the area of development. The approach will be both analytical and empirical with equal emphasis on both. A project that will be an important part of the assessment in the unit is designed to allow you to go into a chosen topic in greater depth than can be covered in the lectures or, in some cases, not covered at all.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply rigorous economic analysis in studying key issues in development economics
- 2
apply new analytical frameworks and new areas in development where economic analysis can be used
- 3
discuss the use of econometric and other empirical methodologies for assessing the relevance of economic models
- 4
develop meaningful questions with deep policy significance in the area of development
- 5
demonstrate confidence in applying relevant microeconomic or macroeconomic techniques to key issues in developing countries; use (where appropriate) econometric and other methodologies to analyse data sets from developing countries to address key policy questions; and critically read specialist articles in development economics.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops48 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ECC3670 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Paulo Santos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECC3670?
You need ECB2731, ECW2731, ECF2731 or ECC2000 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ECC3670 offered?
In 2026, ECC3670 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ECC3670?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECC3670 have an exam?
No. ECC3670 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECC3670?
ECC3670 is part of Economic analysis; Economics; and Economics and economic policy.