Political Economy of Development in India: Batch 1

Political Economy of Development in India: Batch 1

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Last date of Registration:  27th May, 2026

SKU: Date of the Short term course - 1st June to 15th July, 2026 Categories: , ,

Profile of the Instructor

Ashish is an Associate Professor in the School of Management at IIT Bombay. His research interest includes economics of distribution, discrimination, exclusion and development as well as public health (with focus on maternal and child health). He is an academic editor for PLOS Global Public Health; associate editor for International Journal for Equity in Health; and section editor for Archives of Public Health. He has trained more than 300 hundred scholars, researchers and faculty members across the globe in Survey Research and Experimentation over the last 10 years.

Modules of the Short term course

Module name Concepts covered Recorded Videos - No. of hours Assessment Learning outcomes
Session 1 Introduction to Economic Development I
(Historical context)		 Economic Development – How it all started? 2 Good understanding of what is economic development, why it is important and historical perspective.
Session 2 Introduction to Economic Development II
(A Global and Comparative Perspective)		 Economic Development Across the World 2 Good understanding of the nature of development economics, why study development economics, some critical questions, the important role of values in development economics, economies as social systems: the need to go beyond simple economics, the capability approach.
Session 3 Theories of Economic Growth and Development I
(Classical Theories)		 The Economic Revolution; why the economists had so long to wait; classical theories – Adam Smith; Thomas Malthus; David Ricardo; Karl Marx and others 2 Exercise Good understanding of economic growth, economic revolution, why economists had so long to wait, classical theories (Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Thomas Malthus, Karl Marx etc.).
Session 4 Theories of Economic Growth and Development II
(Theories of Twentieth Century)		 Dual economy/sector model; Harrod Domar Model; Neo-classical/Capital accumulation/Solow Model; Endogenous Growth Models 2 Exercise Good (and practical) understanding of economic growth and growth theories (Dual economy model, Harrod Domar Model, Neo-classical/Capital accumulation/ Solow model, endogenous growth models).
Session 5 Poverty; Introduction to Multidimensional Poverty Introduction; Measurement and different measures; Multidimensional Poverty; possible causes and consequences of poverty; policy prescriptions 2 Good (and practical) understanding of what is poverty, different kinds of poverty, issues in poverty measurement, different measures of poverty, multidimensional poverty, causes of poverty (Indian context), consequences of poverty and policy suggestions.
Session 6 Inequality; Inequality of Opportunity; Inequality and Growth Debate Inequality – introduction, measurement and measures; trends across the globe; causes of inequality; inequality and economic growth debate; Inequality of opportunity; Policy Suggestions for reducing poverty and inequality 2 Exercise Good (and practical) understanding of trends in inequality across the globe, what is inequality, measurement of inequality and inequality measures, causes and consequences of inequality, inequality and economic growth debate, policy suggestions for reducing inequality.
Session 7 Recap + Q&A For reflection and review 2 NA For reflection and review
Session 8 Development Planning in India Situation of India at the time of independence; strategies vs. structural constraints; development debate; the five-year plans till 1990/91. 2 Exercise Good understanding of Indian development planning experience, problems with the planning process and achievements.
Session 9 Economic Liberalization; Washington Consensus The economic liberalization experience of India and the evolution as well as the role of Washington based institutions. 2 Exercise Good understanding of the Indian economic liberalization experience, the Washington consensus and the way forward.
Session 10 Status of Human Development in India Human Development – introduction; the central role of education and health; status of education and health in India; measuring human development; HDI 2 Exercise Good understanding of Human Development, role of education and health, status of education and health in India, measuring human development, HDI
Session 11 Costs of Economic Development in India;
Political Economy of Development in India		 Political economy of development; political institutions; political economy (elite capture, cognitive capture, regulatory capture etc.); costs of economic development/ growth (environmental, social, health etc.) 2 Good understanding of Political economy of development, political institutions, political economy (elite capture, cognitive capture, regulatory capture etc.), costs of economic development/ growth (environmental, social, health etc.).

Fee Structure

PhD Scholars and Students : Rs. 1180 (Rs. 1000 + 18% GST)

Faculty : Rs. 2360 (Rs. 2000 + 18% GST)

Industry : Rs. 4130 (Rs. 3500 + 18% GST)

Foreign Nationals/Overseas : Rs. 20,000 (Rs. 16949 + 18% GST)

Session Details

Dates of the Short term course : June 1 to July 15, 2026

Mode of the Short term course : Online

Recorded session will be released every Monday

Online Live session timings (Mondays) : 7.15 pm to 8.15pm

Date of release of recorded videos (Every Monday) Monday ONLINE Session Date
1st June (Session 1,2,3) 8th June
15th June (Session 4,5,6) 22nd June
29th June (Session 7,8,9) 6th July
13th July (Session 10, 11) 20th July

Intended Audience & Eligibility

Intended audience: 

Bachelors’ students; Masters Students; PhD Scholars; Faculty members and researchers from field-based organizations involved in development studies/economic development; Members from National and International bodies involved in economic development and policy making; Strategists (economic environment and policy making) from corporate houses and industries

 

Eligibility:

Should be enrolled in a Bachelors program or above

Certification Criteria

Certification will be based on the Assignment Score and the Attendance percentage.

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