ARE251/Econ270A
This is the first of a series of courses aimed at training graduate students in the some of the basic issues and approaches to the study of international economic development. In Fall 2011, the course will be jointly taught by Elisabeth Sadoulet (who will teach the first half) and Ethan Ligon (who will teach the second).
Table of Contents
1 Second Half
Taught by Ethan Ligon
- Plan for the second half of the course
- Main readings for the second half of the course
- Other Material for the first half of the course
- Assignments
- Notes on Topics
These may be updated as the semester progresses.- Farm-household models
- Risk sharing
- Intra-household allocation
- Consumption, Savings, and Distribution
- Assignments
2 Grading
Though auditors may be permitted, all students are strongly encouraged to take the course for a letter grade. These grades will be based on the following coursework and exams.
- Assignments
These will involve structured problem solving, and will account for 40% of your course grade. The (tenative) schedule for these assignments:- Due September 14, 2010
- Due October 12, 2010
- Due November 4, 2010
- Due November 18, 2010
- Research proposal
Over the course of the semester, we'll ask you to develop a research proposal designed to tackle an interesting empirical research problem in development economics. The final proposal will be due December 13, 2010. This proposal will account for 10% of your course grade.
- Midterm exam
We'll administer an in-class exam covering material from the first half of the course. This will account for 25% of your course grade, and is scheduled for October 12, 2010.
- Final exam
The final exam will be held at the normal class time on December 7th, and will cover material from the last half of the course. This exam will account for 25% of your course grade.