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Economic growth

Course Description: This course covers macroeconomic modeling with a focus on economic growth theory and its applications. It aims to introduce a range of macroeconomic equilibrium models, both deterministic and stochastic, to explain the dynamics of global economic growth and analyze the sources of income and growth rate differentials between countries. The course begins with an overview of neoclassical growth theory, then moves to the issue of optimal growth and the Ramsey-Cass-Koopmans model, introducing the element of productivity growth within the analytical framework. Applications of this theory also include growth accounting, the impact of tax policies on growth, the role of aid in development, and the Harrod-Domar and Solow models. The course also addresses topics in endogenous growth theory, including the role of human capital, increasing returns to scale through the (AK) model, research and development activities according to Romer's model, and issues of technology diffusion.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

Explain economic growth rate in multiple ways and methods.
2- Identifying economic problems associated with economic growth.
3. Applying different standard models in calculating economic growth rates.
Analysis of Economic Growth Sources.
5- Measuring the impact of technology on economic growth rates.
6- Comparing the economic growth situation in the Kingdom with that of other countries.
7-Evaluating economic policies related to and relevant to economic growth.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Defining key concepts, theories, and models of economic growth, including neoclassical and endogenous growth frameworks.
1.3 Explanation of economic growth determinants, including capital accumulation, technological progress, human capital, and institutional factors.
1.3 Employing economic growth theories and models to explain differences in growth performance among countries, based on theoretical and empirical approaches.

 

2.0 Skills
2.1 Analysis of Economic Growth Models (e.g., Solow, Ramsey, and Romer models) to evaluate real-world growth patterns and study issues related to economic policies.
2.2 Prepare organized analytical reports to evaluate growth strategies and policy interventions in different economic contexts.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-10

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