20287 - DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Department of Economics
Course taught in English
Go to class group/s: 31
CLMG (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - M (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - IM (6 credits - II sem. - OP | 12 credits SECS-P/01) - MM (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - AFC (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - CLELI (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - ACME (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - DES-ESS (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - EMIT (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - GIO (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - DSBA (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - PPA (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - FIN (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01) - AI (6 credits - II sem. - OP | SECS-P/01)
Course Director:
ERIKA DESERRANNO
ERIKA DESERRANNO
Suggested background knowledge
Students attending this course should be familiar with econometrics, at least at introductory level. In particular, they should be familiar with topics as statistical inference and regression analysis. The course includes a brief program evaluation review.
Mission & Content Summary
MISSION
This course provides an introduction to Development Economics, along with practical econometric tools applicable in real-world contexts. We will cover a range of topics including education, climate change, gender issues, the psychology of poverty, labor misallocation in the public and private sectors. Each module will review the latest research and influential papers, guiding you to identify the main gaps in the existing literature. Furthermore, you will develop skills in interpreting regression tables through practical examples using RCTs, IV, diff-in-diff, and RDD methodologies. We will also delve into theoretical models and contrast them with empirical data, enhancing your ability to formulate and test hypotheses.
CONTENT SUMMARY
These are the main topics we will cover
1. Education
2. Gender
3. Psychology of Povert
4. Climate
5. Public Service Delivery and Governance
6. Allocation of Labor / Labor Markets
7. Private Section and Firms
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
1. Identify and understand some of the key issues developing countries face
2. Formulate a balanced, critical judgment on the status of the debate around these issues
3. Confidently discuss papers in the field of Development Economics
4. Critically evaluate contributions to the field of Development Economics
5. Identify the connections between empirical and theoretical literature
6. Recognize analytical and empirical tools of program evaluation useful to estimate the impact of public policies.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
- Apply the appropriate analytical and empirical tools to study policies
- Interpret the empirical evidence from regression analysis.
- Think critically and interact with classmates in a constructive way.
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Collaborative Works / Assignments
DETAILS
The learning experience of this course includes active participation of the students to the lectures. Students are encouraged to ask questions, bring their own views and to share their insights on the topics discussed in class.
Assessment methods
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ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
80% of the grade will come from a general exam with open ended questions; 20% from assignments. The assignment will be a group assignment for attending students and an individual assignment for non-attending students.
Teaching materials
ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
The course material, including articles and lecture notes, for both attending and non-attending students, are uploaded to the Bboard platform of the course.
Last change 15/11/2024 11:11