Economic Development: Using Analytical Frameworks for Smart Policy Design

Harvard HKS

This course examines how economic theory and rigorous evidence can be harnessed to design development policies that respond to market and political failures in developing economies. The course builds on the analytical framework and evidence base provided in DEV-101 (which is a prerequisite). Topics covered include: Policy Design, Education, Health, Finance, Governance and Political Economy. Prerequisite: DEV-101.