Advanced Development Microeconomics

The objective of this course is 1) to have a good understanding of the literature of development microeconomics, and 2) to develop a good research idea and design building on the literature. The course is for students who seek research career and are designing their own research. The course discusses empirical papers on selected topics. Both experimental and observational studies are covered. Students write referee reports, conduct a replication project, and develop a proposal for their own empirical research. This lecture course is offered in English. All written assignments must be written in English (no exceptions).

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授業計画

1. Introduction 2. Early-life 3. Health 4. Education 5. Work 6. Finance 7. Agriculture 8. Social protection 9. Discrimination 10. Conflict and violence 11. Political economy 12. Environment 13. Infrastructure

授業の方法

Lecture

成績評価方法

Referee reports; Replication analysis report; Research proposal; Participation

教科書

None.

参考書

A reading list will be available on my website.

履修上の注意

Graduate-level microeconomics, graduate-level econometrics, and upper-division undergraduate-level development economics are prerequisite. I offer two lecture courses: Development Economics: Microeconomic Approach (DEM) (cross-listed with Public Policy) and Advanced Development Microeconomics (ADM). In ADM, I presume your familiarity with materials typically covered in upper-division undergraduate-level development economics like those covered in de Janvry, A. and E. Sadoulet (2016). Development Economics: Theory and Practice. If you are not familiar with those materials, I would suggest that you first take DEM. DEM is for a wide range of students who are interested in international development. ADM is an advanced course for students who seek research career and are designing their own research.

その他

A detailed syllabus will be available on my website.