Course # 35240 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 3:30pm-6:20pm Term Winter 2026 Course Instructor Anjali Adukia Specialization International Policy Social & Economic Inequality Gender and Policy Education Policy Syllabus Syllabus 1/6/26 This course was previously named "Education, Inequality, and Economic Development". This course covers policy issues related to education, inequality, and economic development. We will analyze education policies and reforms from an economic perspective, review relevant research on each topic, and examine implications of the findings to policy and practice. Topics include understanding factors that influence educational decisions, provision of basic needs in schools, teacher pay and incentives, school choice, early childhood education, and education in emergency settings. Students must have completed PPHA 31102 Statistics for Data Analysis II as well as PPHA 32400 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy II or equivalent to enroll. It is also recommended that students have completed PPHA 34600 Program Evaluation. Notes This course was previously named "Education, Inequality, and Economic Development". Course Prerequisite In order to register for this course you must have taken PPHA 31102 or PPHA 31302 or PPHA 42100 and PPHA 32400 or PPHA 32410 or PPHA 44200. Course Sections Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 35240/1 Economics of Education and Development Anjali Adukia Tuesday 3:30pm-6:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news From Protest to Proxy War: How Domestic Unrest Can Serve Diversionary Purposes Mon., March 16, 2026 Should Chicago Play Ball? Wed., March 11, 2026 Why Roll-Call Votes Don’t Always Reveal What Lawmakers Believe Wed., March 11, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Coffee Chat Mon., March 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM Colada Shop 1900 N St NW Washington, DC 20036 United States Coffee Chat Tue., March 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM Tatte Bakery & Cafe 1090 I st. NW Washington, DC 20001 United States Harris Fireside Chat: Strategic Partnerships & Policy Tue., March 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM City Tap Penn Quarter DC 901 9th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 United States
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