The Rise of the Rest: Africa and Lat­in Amer­ica un­der Trans­formation

About

This course examines the long-run development patterns of Africa and Latin America in light of recent experiences of economic growth, poverty reduction, democratization, and global integration. Students will explore whether these regions have fundamentally shifted development paths using various theoretical perspectives and indicators. The course emphasizes diversity within regions and the analytical value of comparing development conditions between Latin America and Africa. The first part focuses on seminal works and debates on long-term development, while the second part applies historical insights to present challenges and opportunities.

Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors.

Demonstrate familiarity with different theories of long-term economic change in Africa and Latin America since 1930.

Apply and critically assess theories and analytical concepts in the literature of long-term economic development in Africa and Latin America.

Compare and critically assess theories of long-term economic change in Africa and Latin America.

Use empirical data to analyse and evaluate patterns of economic development in Africa and Latin America since 1800 to present.

Present and defend theoretically and empirically sound analyses of development patterns in Africa and Latin America.

Course leader

Maria Figueroa - Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)

Target group

This is a graduate level course. CBS Summer University courses at Copenhagen Business School is open to all and welcomes domestic and international students as well as professionals

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