The main purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of theories, concepts, characteristics, and structures of economic development. In addition, it will expose students with an in-depth and rigorous knowledge on concepts of development and growth from classical theories to the contemporaries. Furthermore, this course will analyze issues, problems, and policies of development domestically which exists in the developing countries. It will also analyze issues and policies of development internationally. Finally, this course will discuss current issues, controversies, and development policies of the day.