Pol Econ of Development

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course serves as a continuation of the sequence for Ph.D. students with a keen interest in Development Economics and Political Economy. It focuses on the empirical applications in the Political Economy of Development Literature. The course is designed to provide students with a profound understanding of the latest research topics in this domain and equip them with an extensive knowledge of the empirical methods currently employed in this field of study. A key focus of the course is on the concept that varying distributions of power within society lead to distinct collective choices, each carrying unique consequences for economic development. Students will analyze in-depth how different societies make different institutional choices and the resulting developmental paths. By the end of this course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the political economy of development and be equipped with the tools to analyze the interplay between political power and economic outcomes.