Economics 568 - Practice/DvlpmntPlcy&IntlCo

This course exposes students to the practice of development policy and international cooperation and how they affect policy design and implementation in developing countries. It will discuss the role of both academic thinking and operational experience in guiding development policy and cooperation over time; examine key instruments of development assistance and cooperation, their effectiveness and limitations; and discuss agenda setting processes in global strategies and the role played by key stakeholders in the North and the South, and the implicit and explicit rules of division of power and leadership. The instructor will draw both on the literature and his own experience in development policy. This course is ideal for students considering advanced studies in economic development, development studies, and international relations, as well as those interested in a career in development policy.

Open only to juniors and seniors with a primary major in Economics and to master's and doctoral students. Pre Req: ECON 203 & 204 Open to Masters and PhD students in economics and related fields: no specific pre-requisites. Non-Economics majors are encouraged to consult the instructor prior to enrolling as needed.

Juniors and Seniors: Econ 203 and Econ 204 are required; Econ 366 is encouraged

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