U6602+Economic+Development+for+International+Affairs

Next Offered
Spring 2014

Professor
Miguel Urquiola

Syllabus
Note: Syllabus is subject to change at the professor's discretion.

Course Description
This course has two objectives: i) to explore how Economics can be used to understand Development, and ii) to provide tools and skills useful in policy work. Specifically, we will be:
 * Laying out the basic facts surrounding the Development process;
 * Using economic theory to make sense of these facts and identify gaps in our understanding;
 * Learning tools used in filling those gaps, and more generally in policy work (e.g. analysis of real world data and policy situations, a study of causality and its relevance for policy, etc.)

Review
This class has a significant education-focused component, as the professor's area of research is on education economics. Professor is clear, knowledgeable, and engaging - an overall excellent class.

Student Contact Information
Muqing - mz2371@columbia.edu