Reading economics: the role of mainstream economics in international development studies today

被引：2

作者：

Jerven, Morten ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Simon Fraser Univ, Sch Int Studies, Vancouver, BC, Canada

来源：

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES-REVUE CANADIENNE D ETUDES DU DEVELOPPEMENT | 2013年 / 34卷 / 03期

关键词：

international development studies; economics; methodology; teaching; INSTITUTIONS; REFORM; INCOME;

D O I：

10.1080/02255189.2013.809333

中图分类号：

F0 [经济学]; F1 [世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

0201 ; 020105 ; 03 ; 0303 ;

摘要：

What is the role of the economics discipline in teaching and studying international development today? This paper draws upon experiences of teaching and reading economics with students in interdisciplinary international development studies. The main conclusion is that economic literacy is a key ingredient in development studies. This paper discusses different interpretations of what economic literacy may entail and why this literacy is important. The conclusion suggests a number of paths to achieve the necessary level of understanding.

引用

页码：431 / 440

页数：10

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