Economic Development I

Catalog description

This course is part of a two-part graduate sequence in development economics. The goal of this sequence is build expertise in the economic field of development economics through the application of theoretical and empirical microeconomic analysis. If development is going to be your major field you are expected to do both courses. Both courses are generally taught in each academic year, though the distribution of content may vary by year. You may take the courses in either order. Topics that are covered in the two courses include fertility, marriage, education, health, infrastructure, agriculture and natural resources consumption, health, firms, labor and credit markets, and social preferences. The courses explore the use of randomized control trials, survey and administrative data, and experimental methods. For details in any particular year please consult the respective syllabi.