PRIN OF ECONS II COURSE OUTLINE

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GHANA, FIAPRE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SECOND SEMESTER JANUARY 2013 COURSE CODE: EBA 202 COURSE TITLE: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II COURSE COORDINATOR: B. J. NYARKOH EMAIL: brightnyarkoh@yahoo.com BLOGS: www.brightnyarkoh.blogspot.com www.brightnyarkoh.wordpress.com PHONE NUMBER: 0249307101 OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY 12:00 – 14:00 (or by appointment) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course looks at selected issues in macroeconomics. Key substantive issues including the role of government, taxation, the circular flow of income, aggregate supply and demand, money, national income, balance of payments, and economic growth will be discussed thoroughly during lecture periods. EXAMINATIONS This course will be examined by means of a continuous assessment and an end of semester examination. The Continuous Assessment will constitute 40% of the total mark to be awarded for this course. This will comprise class attendance and participation, twenty percent (20%); and assessed class exercises/assignments, twenty percent (20%). The due date for the submission of any assessed assignment will be communicated in class. Except under extreme circumstances, no assignment will be accepted after the expiration of its due date. The final examination will be a two and half (2.5) hour written paper. This will also be graded 60%. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINAL EXAMINATION A student will only be allowed to take part in the final examination provided they have attended at least 80% of all the core lectures. Students are to note that it is in their own interest to be in class at all material times, as attendance will be checked in class. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity consists in adhering to the five fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility (Check the Academic Integrity Website http://www.academicintegrity.org). From these values flow the principles of behaviour that will enable the Catholic University College of Ghana to translate ideals into action. An academic community flourishes and advances the frontiers of knowledge when its members are committed to the five fundamental values. In this direction, therefore, both students and the course coordinator are expected to behave well and responsibly for the entire duration of the course. The use of cellular phones in class, for instance, will not be tolerated under any circumstance. COURSE CONTENT 1. The Role of Government in the economy. 2. Taxation and Public Spending. 3. Unemployment and Inflation. 4. The Circular Flow of Income, Output and Expenditure. 5. Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand. 6. Keynesianism and Monetarism. 7. Money. 8. The Meaning and Measurement of National Income. 9. Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates. 10. Economic Growth. REFERENCES Colander, D. C. (1998), Macroeconomics, Boston: McGraw-Hill Irwin. Frank, R. H. and Bernanke, B. S. (2009), Principles of Economics, New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin. Harvey, J. (1994), Mastering Economics, London: Macmillan. McConnell, C. R., Brue, S. L. and Flynn, S. M. (2009), Economics, New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin. Lipsey, R.G. (1989), An Introduction to Positive Economics, London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson. Parkin, M. (2012), Economics, Harlow: Pearson Education Unit. Salvatore, D. and Diulio, E.A. (1996), Principles of Economics, New York: McGraw-Hill. Stiglitz, J. (1993), Economics, New York: W. W. Norton Co. Ltd. Samuelson, P. A. and Nordhaus, W. D. (2010), Economics, New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

LABOUR RELATIONS COURSE OUTLINE

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GHANA, FIAPRE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FIRST SEMESTER JANUARY 2013 COURSE CODE: MGT 403 COURSE TITLE: LABOUR RELATIONS COURSE COORDINATOR: B. J. NYARKOH EMAIL: brightnyarkoh@yahoo.com BLOGS: www.brightnyarkoh.blogspot.com www.brightnyarkoh.wordpress.com PHONE NUMBER: 0249307101 OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY 12:00 – 14:00 (or by appointment) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course looks at the relationship that exists between employees and their employers in an industrial society—contract of employment; collective bargaining; negotiations; disputes handling; and industrial action. These roles, relationships, institutions, processes, and activities which comprise the phenomenon of labour relations will be analysed critically, especially within the context of the laws governing the practice of labour relations in Ghana. EXAMINATIONS This course will be examined by means of a continuous assessment and an end of semester examination. The Continuous Assessment will constitute 40% of the total mark to be awarded for this course. This will comprise class attendance and participation, twenty percent (20%); and an assessed essay, twenty percent (20%). The word limit for the assessed essay shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) words. The due date for the submission of the assessed essay will be communicated in class. Except under extreme circumstances, no essay will be accepted after the expiration of this due date. The final examination will be a two and half (2.5) hour written paper. This will also be graded 60%. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINAL EXAMINATION A student will only be allowed to take part in the final examination provided they have attended at least 80% of all the core lectures. Students are to note that it is in their own interest to be in class at all material times, as attendance will be checked in class. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity consists in adhering to the five fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility (Check the Academic Integrity Website http://www.academicintegrity.org). From these values flow the principles of behaviour that will enable the Catholic University College of Ghana to translate ideals into action. An academic community flourishes and advances the frontiers of knowledge when its members are committed to the five fundamental values. In this direction, therefore, both students and the course coordinator are expected to behave well and responsibly for the entire duration of the course. The use of cellular phones in class, for instance, will not be tolerated under any circumstance. COURSE CONTENT 1. Introduction to Labour (Industrial) Relations. 2. Government’s Role in Labour Relations. 3. Mangement and Employers’ Association. 4. Trade Unions and Employees’ Association. 5. Union and Employer Relations. 6. Contract of Employment and General Conditions of Employment 7. Collective Bargaining Administration. 8. Negotiations. 9. Disputes Handling. 10. Strikes, Lockouts, and Lay-offs. 11. Public Sector Labour Relations. 12. International and Comparative Labour Relations. REFERENCES Arthiabah, P.B. and Mbiah, H.T. (1995), Half a Century of Toil, Trouble and Progress: The History of the TUC of Ghana, Accra: Gold-Type Publications. Fossum, J.A. (1999), Labour Relations—Development, Structure, Process, Irwin: McGraw-Hill. Farnham, D. and Pimlott, J. (1993), Understanding Industrial Relations, London: Cassell Education Ltd. Katz, H.C. and Kochan, T.A. (2000), An Introduction to Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations, Irwin: McGraw-Hill.  Obeng-Fosu, P. (1999) Industrial Relations in Ghana: The Law and Practice, Accra: Ghana Universities Press.  Salamon, M. (1987) Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice, London: Prentice-Hall  The Labour Act of Ghana 2003 (Act 651).  The 1992 Republican Constitution of Ghana.  Factories, Offices and Shops Act of 1970 (Act 328).  The Workmen’s Compensation Act of 1987 (PNDC Law 187).  PNDC Law 66

INTRO TO PUBLIC ADMIN COURSE OUTLINE

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GHANA, FIAPRE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SECOND SEMESTER JANUARY 2013 COURSE CODE: EBA 106 COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION COURSE CO-ORDINATOR: B. J. NYARKOH EMAIL: brightnyarkoh@yahoo.com BLOGS: www.brightnyarkoh.blogspot.com www.brightnyarkoh.wordpress.com PHONE NUMBER: 0249307101 OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY 12:00 – 14:00 (or by appointment) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines the governmental context of public administration including political values, bureaucratic politics, leadership and intergovernmental relations; organizational theory including decision-making, organizational structure; and the administrative process including public personnel administration, budgeting, policy-making and governmental regulation. The objective of this course is to provide the student with an overview of public administration with an emphasis on the political context. EXAMINATIONS This course will be examined by means of a continuous assessment and an end of semester examination. The Continuous Assessment will constitute 40% of the total mark to be awarded for this course. This will comprise class attendance and participation, twenty percent (20%); and assessed class exercises/assignments, twenty percent (20%). The due date for the submission of any assessed assignment will be communicated in class. Except under extreme circumstances, no assignment will be accepted after the expiration of its due date. The final examination will be a two and half (2.5) hour written paper. This will also be graded 60%. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINAL EXAMINATION A student will only be allowed to take part in the final examination provided they have attended at least 80% of all the core lectures. Students are to note that it is in their own interest to be in class at all material times, as attendance will be checked in class. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity consists in adhering to the five fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility (Check the Academic Integrity Website http://www.academicintegrity.org). From these values flow the principles of behaviour that will enable the Catholic University College of Ghana to translate ideals into action. An academic community flourishes and advances the frontiers of knowledge when its members are committed to the five fundamental values. In this direction, therefore, both students and the course coordinator are expected to behave well and responsibly for the entire duration of the course. The use of cellular phones in class, for instance, will not be tolerated under any circumstance. COURSE CONTENT 1. Public Administration as an activity (of government). 2. Public Administration as an Academic Discipline. 3. Public Administration and other Disciplines. 4. Influence of Environment on Public Administration. 5. Approaches to the Study of Public Administration. 6. Theories and Approaches in the Study of Organization and Management. 7. Leadership in Administration: Approaches and Styles. 8. Decision Making in Administrative Organization. 9. Communication and Motivation in Administration. 10. The Concepts of “Public Interest” and “Social Justice”. 11. Accountability in Public Administration. 12. Administrative Discretion, Values and Ethics in Public Administration. REFERENCES Beard, C.A. (1937). The Role of Administration in Government: The Work Unit in Federal Administration. Chicago: Public Administration Service. Berkley, G. E. and Rouse. J. E. (2000), The Craft of Public Administration, 8th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Box, R. C. (2004), Public Administration and Society: Critical Issues In American Governance, Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc. Cleveland, H. (1988), The Knowledge Executive: Leadership In an Information Society, Boston: E. P. Dutton. Ekhator, V. E. (2002), Rudiments of Public Administration, Kaduna: Joyce Graphic Printers & Publishers Co. Keeling, D. (1972), Management in Government, London: George Allen & Unwin. Negro F.A. and Negro, L.G. (1973), Modern Public Administration, New York: Hamper and Row Publishers. Nicholas, H. (Ed). (2004), Public Administration and Public Affairs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc. Stanley, B. I. and Gerald, G. F. (1983), The Public and the Private: Concepts and Action, New York: St. Martins. Vishnoo, B. and Vidya, B. (Eds). (2005), Public Administration, New Delhi: S.Chand and Company Ltd. Weber, M. (1964), The Theory of Social and Economic Organization, translated by A.M Henderson and Parsons, T., New York: The Free Press,. While, L.D. (1955), Introduction to the Study of Public Administration, New York: Macmillan Co. William, H. H. (1977), Whither Public Administration & Public Administration Review 37.

DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS COURSE OUTLINE

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GHANA, FIAPRE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SECOND SEMESTER JANUARY 2013 COURSE CODE: ECO 406 COURSE TITLE: DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS COURSE COORDINATOR: B.J. NYARKOH EMAIL: brightnyarkoh@yahoo.com BLOGS: www.brightnyarkoh.blogspot.com www.brightnyarkoh.wordpress.com PHONE NUMBER: 0249307101 OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY 12:00 – 14:00 (or by appointment) COURSE DESCRIPTION First of all, this course provides a set of 10 core lectures, giving introduction to most of the major issues in development economics—globalisation, the role of the state in economic development, poverty, development experiences of developing regions, financial crises, agriculture, trade strategy, and income distribution. Secondly, the core lectures are complemented by small-group discussion classes run by the course coordinator. These deal with emerging issues on which there is relatively little ‘standard’ material. These are chances where we can explore some issues on the frontier of development economics research. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Students will be required to write two assessed essays, and also attend two advanced discussion classes, which will help them develop their reading and writing skills. The word limit for each essay will be 2,000. These will constitute 40% of the total mark for this course. The due date for the submission of any assessed essay will be communicated in class. Except under extreme circumstances, no essay will be accepted after the expiration of its due date. The final examination will be a two and half (2.5) hour written paper. This will also be graded 60%. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINAL EXAMINATION A student will only be allowed to take part in the final examination provided they have attended at least 80% of all the core lectures. Students are to note that it is in their own interest to be in class at all material times, as attendance will be checked in class. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity consists in adhering to the five fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility (Check the Academic Integrity Website http://www.academicintegrity.org). From these values flow the principles of behaviour that will enable the Catholic University College of Ghana to translate ideals into action. An academic community flourishes and advances the frontiers of knowledge when its members are committed to the five fundamental values. In this direction, therefore, both students and the course coordinator are expected to behave well and responsibly for the entire duration of the course. The use of cellular phones in class, for instance, will not be tolerated under any circumstance. COURSE CONTENT 1. Globalisation 2. Market, State and Economic Development. 3. The East Asian Development Experience 4. Poverty 5. The Latin American Development Experience 6. African Economic Development: Legacies and Challenges 7. Recent Financial Crises in Developing Countries 8. Agriculture and Development 9. Trade Strategy and Industrialisation 10. Income Distribution and Economic Development ESSENTIAL READINGS. World Development Report (Annual Issues) Chronic Poverty Report (2004/2005; 2008/2009) BASIC TEXTBOOK Chang, H-J. (Ed) (2004), Rethinking Development Economics, London: Anthem Press. REFERENCES Bhagwati, J. (2004), In Defense of Globalization, Clarendon: Oxford University Press. Chang, H-J. (2005), Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective, London: Anthem Press. Chang, H-J. (2007), Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism, London: Bloomsbury Press. Chang, H-J. (2010), 23 Things They Don’t Tell You about Capitalism, London: Bloomsbury Press. Clunies-Ross, A., Forsyth, D. and Huq, M. (2009), Development Economics, London: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Dollar, D. and Kraay, A. (2002), Growth is good for the poor, Development Research Group, The World Bank. Hayami, Y. and Godo, Y. (2005), Development Economics, Clarendon: Oxford University Press. Maddison, A. (2001), The World Economy: A Millennial Perspective, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). Palma, G. (2003), National Inequality in the Era of Globalisation: What Do recent data tell us? In Handbook of Globalisation. (http://tere.r-t.cl/ei/paper_1.pdf ) Scholte, J.A. (2000), Globalization: A critical Introduction, London: Palgrave. Sen, A. (1999), Development as Freedom, Clarendon: Oxford University Press. Stiglitz, J. E. (2002), Globalization and its Discontents, London: Penguin. Weisbrot, M., Baker, D., Naiman, R. and Neta, G. (2001), Growth May Be Good for the Poor – But are IMF and World Bank Policies Good for Growth? CEPR Briefing Paper.