Sustainable International Business
Code
2356
Academic unit
null
Department
null
Credits
3,5
Teacher in charge
Daniel Abel Monteiro Palhares Traça
Teaching language
English
Objectives
This course is intended to provide future managers, expecting to work in or with developing countries, an understanding of the current economic reality and future prospects of these nations. The course will address several developmental challenges faced by poor nations, focusing on the role of the private sector and business managers, and stressing the implications for corporate performance. It will not cover in detail the internal operational challenges of corporations.
Prerequisites
N/A
Subject matter
Bibliography
Must read before class:
"Aid, Debt Relief and Trade: An Agenda for Fighting World Poverty" HBS, 2007
Class Readings:
"Think Again, Again" Ch.1 in Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty, Duflo and Banerjee, MIT Press, 2011
"Why are Countries Poor?" Ch.1 in Institutions and Development, Mary M. Shirley, Edward Elgar, 2010
"Aid and Growth" Steven Radelet, Michael Clemens and Rikhil Bhavnani, Finance & Development, September 2005
Teaching method
Classes will use in case of discussions and constant interaction with students. Attendance is mandatory. Active and thoughtful participation is encouraged. Students are absolutely required to read the must read before class bibliography and are advised to do the remaining class readings before each class to be able to participate.