INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FINANCING FINANCE INVESTMENTS

The aim of the Critical Issues in Infrastructure Funding, Financing and Investment module is to impart knowledge regarding the different infrastructure funding...

Critical Issues in Infrastructure Funding, Financing &amp; Investment (BPLN0027)

The aim of the Critical Issues in Infrastructure Funding, Financing and Investment module is to impart knowledge regarding the different infrastructure funding and financing options (e.g. public finance, public–private partnerships, user charges and land value capture policy tools) and the various debt and equity capital sources for infrastructure financing (e.g. bonds, loans and infrastructure funds). The module also examines the role played by governments, banks, institutional investors, international financial institutions and other public and private actors and institutions in infrastructure investment. Finally, it also explores the main issues associated with the current transition from a state- to a more market-oriented approach to infrastructure provision and the global trend towards the financialisation of infrastructure.

Module Content

In regular consultation with their supervisor, students undertake a systematic literature review of the ethnographic area where they plan to...

Ethnographic Area: Bibliographical Survey and Literature Review (ANTH0124)

Module Content

In regular consultation with their supervisor, students undertake a systematic literature review of the ethnographic area where they plan to conduct research; or if in biological anthropology on relevant topics related to the area they wish to focus on. The student should acquire an excellent knowledge of the contributions of the key researchers working in their ethnographic area or field, and have developed a solid understanding of the previous debates and key current issues discussed in the literature. This will include an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these debates and approaches to the subject. In biological anthropology this should also include a review of the key experimental approaches applied by researchers examining this topic.