Focuses on microeconomic issues surrounding economic development from a largely empirical perspective, emphasizing applied econometric techniques. Topics covered in the two sections will vary to keep up with the current research but this course will cover a variety of papers covering different research design and program evaluation methods on topical areas including, but not limited to, human capital development and long-run effects, environment and health, labor markets and migration, social capital and networks, micro-credit, and women's empowerment. The course can be taken independently or in conjunction with 8784 to make a two-semester sequence in economic development.
instructor(s)
Barham, Tania
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2019 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2022
