Learn methods for harnessing and analyzing data to answer questions of cultural, social, economic, and policy interest.
This course equips students with the practical skills for running evaluations in the field. Students will learn the foundations of randomizations and research design, as well as practical tips and skills for collecting high quality, reliable data in the field.
This course provides a deeper dive into how to design and evaluate effective policies to improve the lives of the poor. In this class, students will delve into cutting-edge research and learn more about how to design effective experiments.
Use economic models to learn how prices and markets benefit society in the face of scarcity.
Explore why and how political institutions affect economic development, and apply key theories and empirical techniques to real-world examples ranging from voting and corruption to the role of the media.
A course for those who are interested in the challenge posed by massive and persistent world poverty.
