2024 Fall ECON C171 001 LEC 001

2024 Fall

ECON C171 001 - LEC 001

Development Economics

Michael Walker

Aug 28, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
Mo, We, Fr
11:00 am - 11:59 am
Class #:21321
Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Economics

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 0
Enrolled: 70
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 70
Waitlist Max: 20
No Reserved Seats
Also offered as: ENVECON C151

Hours & Workload

1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Final Exam

MON, DECEMBER 16TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Mulford 159

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Course Catalog Description

This course covers theory and empirical evidence on the determinants of economic development and the global fight against poverty. The course aims to introduce students to modern empirical research methods that are being used to inform policy making in developing countries. Students also learn how to implement these tools themselves using real-world data sets and widely used statistical software for impact evaluation.

Rules & Requirements

Requisites

  • Students not in their first term in Attendance

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills

Meets International Studies, L&S Breadth

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

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