ECON 5000

Development Microeconomics

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This course introduces students to microeconomic models particularly relevant to understanding economics in a developing country context. These models help us to understand some of the difficulties for firms in a developing country and the challenges for individuals and households to emerge from poverty, as well as solutions. Topics may include: theories of the household and fertility, labour market models in a developing country context, the environment and development, land markets, credit markets, human capital, technology, and political economy models.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Daniel Rosenblum. Open the PDF

Grading

30%Assignments (4)7.5% each
10%Paper Stage 1Topic proposal
20%Paper Stage 2Draft theoretical model
30%Paper Stage 3Final paper
10%Paper presentation

Textbooks

  • Development Microeconomics, Pranab Bardhan and Christopher Udry
  • Optimization in Economic Theory, Avinash K. Dixit (optional)

Course rules

Late work
Late work receives zero unless an extension is approved in advance or there is an emergency.
Collaboration
Students may discuss assignments and paper ideas, but all submitted work must be their own.
AI use
AI tools are not allowed for assignment writing unless the assignment instructions explicitly permit them.
Attendance
Classes are in person and lectures will not be recorded.

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