Day(s) Tuesday Thursday Time(s) 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM Course # PPHA 35577 Term Winter 2023 Specialization International Development 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. Syllabus Instructor(s) Austin Wright Recent News More news Harris Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-2025 Academic Year Tue., July 30, 2024 Adal Regis, MPP'22, on the Importance of Public Policy, Mentorship, and Climate Activism Tue., July 30, 2024 Painkiller used in cattle wiped out India's vultures, and scientists say that led to 500,000 human deaths Fri., July 26, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., August 07, 2024 | 12:00 PM Looking for Truth in the Fog of War: Expert talk with Mark Polyak, President of Global Data Management, Ipsos Wed., August 07, 2024 | 12:30 PM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 East 60th Street (Sky Suite - 4th floor) Chicago, IL 60487 United States Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., August 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM