ECON 2334

Perspective on Econ Developmen

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Economists have long debated whether the task of development should be entrusted largely to market forces, or whether there is a role for the state in directing a nation’s economic affairs. These debates continue. We assess critiques of economic analysis of development and students are encouraged to debate these issues.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Mevlude Akbulut-Yuksel. Open the PDF

Grading

30%MidtermOctober 25
35%Final examDuring final week
20%Quizzes (5)4% each; no make-ups
15%AssignmentDue December 6

Textbooks

  • Good Economics for Hard Times, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
  • Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo (optional)

Course rules

Missed quizzes
No make-up quizzes are given.
Late work
Assignments are marked down 20% per day late, except for legitimate reasons recognized by the university calendar.
Assignment
Assignments must be completed individually; collaboration is not allowed.
Final exam
Students unable to write the final must notify the instructor by email before it begins; an alternative date may be arranged.

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