Course # 35577 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 9:30am-10:50am Term Winter 2025 Specialization International Policy Course Instructor Austin Wright Syllabus Syllabus 1/8/25 Big Data and Development is a seminar course focused on the use of innovative data capture and analysis techniques to investigate topics related to economic and political development. Microlevel data is increasingly used to target and evaluate development interventions. In this course, students will engage with cutting-edge theoretical and quantitative research, drawing on readings in economics, political science, and data science. The course is organized around a set of core topics, including political and economic development, community-driven aid interventions, causes and consequences of conflict, and climate change. Course assessments will include three short research briefs and a final paper. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2025 Big Data and Development Austin Wright Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Recent News More news Harris Alumni Manage Big Government Budgets to Affect City Policies Wed., February 19, 2025 Assistant Professor Eduardo Montero Explores Results of Chagas Disease Campaign in Brazil in New Working Paper Mon., February 17, 2025 Center for Effective Government Announces Leadership Changes Mon., February 17, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Policy Analytics Credential (PAC) Roundtable with Alumni Tue., February 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM Harris Campus Visit Thu., February 27, 2025 | 9:45 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., February 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM
February 17, 2025 Assistant Professor Eduardo Montero Explores Results of Chagas Disease Campaign in Brazil in New Working Paper