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 Natasha Mathur, MSCAPP’19, on the Connection Between the Real World and Data Tue., June 25, 2024 Research Professor Robert Kaestner Assesses Effects of Increased Income on Infant Health Tue., June 18, 2024 Harris Voices: Miguel A. Blancarte, Jr., CLA'21, on Growth During Trying Times Mon., June 17, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Wed., June 26, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Civic Leadership Academy 2025 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 26, 2024 | 12:00 PM Virtual Event Chicago, IL 60637 United States University of Chicago Alumni Meetup - Philippines Wed., June 26, 2024 | 7:00 PM Auro Coffee - BGC Unit 01, Ground Floor, One Maridien Tower, 27th Street Taguig 1634 Metro Manila Philippines