Semester-wise Syllabus for M.Com in Development Economics

Semester 1: Foundations of Development Economics

1. Microeconomics for Development

   • Behavioral Economics & Poverty Traps

   • Household Decision-Models (Chayanov, Sen's Entitlement Approach)

2. Macroeconomics & Growth Theories

   • Harrod-Domar, Solow Model

   • Endogenous Growth Theory (Romer, Lucas)

3. Development Indicators & Measurement

   • HDI, MPI, Gini Coefficient

   • Big Data for Development (Night Lights, Mobile Data)

4. Quantitative Methods I

   • Descriptive Statistics with R/Stata

   • Survey Methods (NSSO, LSMS)

5. Elective 1

   • Political Economy of Development

   • History of Economic Thought (Marx to Amartya Sen)

Semester 2: Policy & Sectoral Analysis

1. Development Policy & Planning

   • SDGs vs. MDGs Evaluation

   • Five-Year Plans vs. NITI Aayog Strategies

2. Agricultural Economics

   • Green Revolution & Beyond

   • Contract Farming, MSP Debates

3. Poverty & Inequality

   • Targeting Mechanisms (DBT, UBI)

   • Caste/Gender Dimensions (NREGA Impact)

4. Quantitative Methods II

   • Regression Analysis (OLS, Logit/Probit)

   • RCTs in Development (J-PAL Approach)

5. Elective 2

   • Environmental Economics

   • Urbanization & Slum Economics

Semester 3: Advanced Topics & Fieldwork

1. International Development

   • Bretton Woods Institutions (IMF, World Bank)

   • South-South Cooperation (BRICS Bank)

2. Health & Education Economics

   • ASHA Workers ROI

   • Learning Poverty (World Bank Metrics)

3. Development Finance

   • Microfinance (SHG-Bank Linkage)

   • Impact Investing, Social Bonds

4. Elective 3

   • Conflict & Post-War Reconstruction

   • Migration Economics (Remittances)

5. Fieldwork/Internship

   • NGOs (PRADAN, SEWA), NITI Aayog, World Bank Projects

Semester 4: Research & Specialization

1. Climate Economics

   • Carbon Trading, Loss & Damage Funds

   • Just Transition Policies

2. Dissertation

   • Original Research (e.g., MGNREGA Wage Effects, PMFBY Crop Insurance)

3. Elective 4

   • Digital Economy (UPI, Aadhaar Economics)

   • Industrial Policy (PLI Schemes)

4. Capstone Seminar

   • Policy Pitch Presentations (e.g., Solving Stunting in Rajasthan)