2176-Development Economics-2425_S2

This course examines key topics in development economics, including poverty, foreign aid, governance, institutions, and policy evaluation. Emphasizing both theory and empirics, it explores methods such as randomized controlled trials and other impact evaluation techniques.

Students will engage in group presentations and individual research proposals, developing the skills to critically analyze development interventions and interpret empirical findings. By the end of the course, they will be equipped to assess development policies with a solid foundation in economic analysis.