ECON 5254

Applied Development Economics

Lec 01 selected

This course focuses on the theory and evidence of economic development, and from these draws out implications for policy and practice. The aim of this course is to provide an overview of

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Mevlude Akbulut-Yuksel. Open the PDF

Grading

25%MidtermFeb 28, in class
30%Final examApr 11, 9:30–12:30; cumulative
15%Bi-weekly quizzes (5)In class
15%Assignments (3)Due Jan 24, Feb 14, and Mar 13
15%In-class debate and individual policy paperDebates during the last two weeks

Textbooks

  • Mastering Metrics, Joshua D. Angrist and Jörn-Steffen Pischke
  • 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)
  • The Mixtape: Causal Inference, Scott Cunningham (optional, free)
  • The Effect: An Introduction to Research Design and Causality, Nick Huntington-Klein (optional)
  • Mostly Harmless Econometrics: An Empiricist’s Companion, Joshua D. Angrist and Jörn-Steffen Pischke (optional)

Course rules

Exams
Exams are closed book; the final covers the entire course.
Missed exam
For a valid medical reason, notify the instructor immediately and arrange to write the exam when health permits.
Late assignments
Assignments submitted after the due date receive zero.
Assignment work
Each student must submit their own problem set, codes, and programs.
Policy report
The report is individual, due March 25 before debates, and late submissions receive zero.
Class conduct
Arrive on time, turn off electronic devices, and read required materials before class.

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