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 Alumni Profile: Ricardo Sande, MPP’23 Tue., May 06, 2025 New Research from Professor Joshua Gottlieb Highlights Dramatic Job Growth and Wage Increases in Healthcare Mon., May 05, 2025 The African Perspective: Bringing Authentic Insights about Africa to UChicago Fri., May 02, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Wed., May 07, 2025 | 9:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy - The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., May 07, 2025 | 12:00 PM Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Thu., May 08, 2025 | 7:30 PM
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