Course # 35501 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM Term Fall 2017 Specialization International Policy Syllabus Syllabus This course will focus on developing countries. We will study causes of poverty and underdevelopment, poverty measurement issues, and policies to improve wellbeing. We will concentrate on topics such as nutrition and health, education, labor markets, intra-household allocation of resources, and policies to alleviate poverty. Empirical evidence from developing economies will be used extensively. Recent News More news Trump, Hunter Biden convictions lead to starkly different political narratives Thu., June 13, 2024 UChicago research produces surprising information about homelessness Thu., June 13, 2024 Machine-gun conversion device dubbed 'Glock switches' taking violence to the 'next level': Experts Wed., June 12, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Drop-in Session with Shilin Liu Thu., June 20, 2024 | 8:00 PM Ask Admissions: SDG Challenge Program for High School Students Mon., June 24, 2024 | 8:00 AM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., June 24, 2024 | 8:00 AM