Course # 35710 Section Number 1 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 3:00pm-4:20pm Term Spring 2024 Specialization Education Policy Syllabus Syllabus 2/7/24 Education is integral in the human capital production for the economy, distribution of income, economic growth and civic society. This course is an introduction to the economics of education. It introduces microeconomic theories of returns to education and econometric methods that are employed in investigating issues in education. The course pays attention to causal inference and predictions about impact of education policies. Primary focus of is on early childhood and K-12 education in the US. It explores educational outcomes, effectiveness of school financing, teacher labor markets, accountability and school choice. It studies reforms and interventions to increase accountability and production in education. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2024 Introduction to Economics of Education Atila Abdulkadiroglu Monday, Wednesday 3:00pm-4:20pm Syllabus 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 UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in Seoul Sun., June 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM Offer Bakery Cafe 21 Hongik-ro 5-gil Mapo-gu Seoul 04039 South Korea Harris Campus Visit Wed., July 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., July 10, 2024 | 12:00 PM
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