PAM 5210

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PAM 5210
Development Economics and Public Policy

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

This course has two objectives: 1) To explore how Economics can be used to understand international development, and 2) to provide tools and skills for understating public policies in developing countries. I emphasize economic models, scientific understating of diseases and the use of quantitative tools for the assessment of public policies in developing countries.  

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: understanding of Regression Analysis (PAM 3100, or equivalent) is necessary. Recommended prerequisite: Regression Analysis (PAM 3100) and Introductory Statistics (PAM 2100, PAM 2101, AEM 2100, ECON 3190, ILRST 2100, MATH 1102, SOC 3010, STSCI 2100).

Outcomes
  • To develop cognitive skill: Evaluate and compare differing social scientific perspectives on international development.
  • To evaluate current policies in international development: Critically assess existing policies on international development and develop empirical tools to evaluate their impacts.
  • To apply evaluation skills to policies: Perform data analysis using Excel and Stata.
  • To create professional writing skills: Write reaction papers for an academic audience.
  • To develop interpersonal skills: Present, discuss, evaluate and defend supplemental readings in front of a large group.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17867 PAM 5210   LEC 001

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