Development Economics
Master development economics fundamentals, from poverty analysis to policy evaluation, with focus on real-world applications in developing countries.
Master development economics fundamentals, from poverty analysis to policy evaluation, with focus on real-world applications in developing countries.
This comprehensive course explores key topics in development economics, focusing on poverty, social protection, human capital, and financial services in developing countries. Students learn to analyze policy interventions using micro-economic theory and empirical methods, evaluating their impact on vulnerable populations. The course covers current research in areas from education to social assistance, combining theoretical frameworks with practical case studies. Through hands-on analysis and real-world examples, students develop skills in policy evaluation and understanding of development challenges.
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What you'll learn
Understand central policy issues in development economics
Critically analyze policy options for developing countries
Apply empirical tools for policy evaluation
Use microeconomic models for economic problem analysis
Evaluate impact of public policies in developing contexts
Analyze poverty and social protection programs
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
33 Minutes PreRecorded video
24 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a thorough introduction to development economics, covering essential topics from poverty and social protection to human capital and financial services. Students learn to apply micro-economic theory and empirical methods to evaluate policy interventions in developing countries. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, preparing students to analyze and understand key development challenges.
Poverty
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Social Protection
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Human Capital
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Credit, Savings, Insurance
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Labor, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Assistant Professor of Economics
I am an Assistant Professor in Economics at the University of Naples Federico II and research fellow at the Centre for the Study of Economics and Finance (CSEF). My research focuses on business and social networks in development economics,
Research Fellow of Economics
Michele Giannola is a Research Fellow at the University of Naples Federico II and CSEF, and an International Research Associate at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Bocconi University, an M.Sc. in Economics from UCL.
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