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 Student profile: Sohyun Lim, MPP Class of 2025 Thu., April 18, 2024 Q&A: Kim Wolske On How to Make Solar Panels More Accessible Thu., April 18, 2024 Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says Thu., April 18, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Ask Admissions: SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Challenge Program for High School Students Mon., April 22, 2024 | 8:00 AM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., April 22, 2024 | 9:00 PM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Tue., April 23, 2024 | 7:00 AM