Lectures - Center for Korean Economy and K-Academics at SNU

Theories and Cases of Economic Development

•Instructor : Jieun Hong
•Year : Year 5(2025-2026)
•Difficulty : Basic
•Target : Specific
•Field : Economy and Society
•Type : Ordinary
•Week : 12 Weeks
•Keywords
Economic Development, Economic Growth, Quality of Life, HDI, SDGs

Summary

This course examines the concepts and major theories of economic development, systematically reviewing core elements constituting development such as inequality, poverty, population, education, health, institutions, and the role of the state. It broadens the discussion to include environmental issues, market and policy failures, the roles of civil society and the international community, and the challenge of sustainable development. In particular, this course views development not as a fixed path but as the cumulative result of a country's conditions and choices, interpreting Korea's experience by connecting it to each developmental element.