DDM International Development Economics

Study international development economics in Groningen and Gottingen and learn how technological developments have made it possible for businesses to restructure production processes globally.
In the double degree master’s with the University of Göttingen (Germany), you will obtain specialized knowledge of international markets and the global interconnections between national economies. You will learn to apply the tools of modern economic analysis to issues of development policy and to communicate effectively with researchers, policymakers and practitioners on development issues.In Groningen, you follow the MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development. Here, you will learn about societally relevant topics and how they are related to the world of economics. You will also gain valuable skills in international trade, international finance and banking, policy analysis, and more. Also, you learn to analyze economic data, assess policy options, make economic development strategies, and provide recommendations to policymakers. In Göttingen, you will benefit from the expertise of researchers regarding microeconomic aspects of development. You will be trained in applying quantitative research methods that are specifically suitable to study these aspects in a systematic way.
By following the programmes in Göttingen and Groningen, you will graduate with a strong interna