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Introduction to Development Economics

Program(s): Undergraduate Courses

Taught Online*  This course will help students learn thorough and practical analysis of development policies and programs. More generally, it will help students think about development in a way that is disciplined by economic theory, informed by empirical research and practically connected to policy. During the first half we will construct an analytical framework to guide our study of development. The framework adapts, applies and connects the basic elements of microeconomic theory and is informed by decades of empirical research by development economists. During the second half we set out a systematic approach to comprehensive policy analysis that draws on this framework. The approach will help analyze the benefits and costs of policies and programs, brainstorm about policy design, and weigh the benefits and costs of program design changes and policy reforms. We practice employing the approach while studying policy questions related to income support and credit access, agriculture, infrastructure, education and health.

Remote or Residential

✓ Remote Course

 

Course Considerations

Prerequisite: Econ 10000 (or Econ 20000/20010) and Stat 22000 (or Stat 23400 or Stat 24400 or Econ 11010).  ECON 11020 is highly recommended.

Course Overview

Start Date

June 10

End Date

July 12

Current Grade / Education Level

Undergrad / Grad

Program

Undergraduate Courses

Class Details

Course Code

ECON 15500 91

Class Day(s)

Mon Wed

Class Duration (CST)

18:00

7:00 P.M.

Session

Session I

Course Length

5 weeks

Primary Instructor

Srinivasan Vasudevan

Academic Interest

Economics
Social Sciences (e.g., history, sociology)