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 to Seniors, Juniors and Graduate students only. Pre Req: ECON 203 & 204 re-requisites:

- This course is open only to PhD, Masters and advanced undergraduate students (Juniors and Seniors).

- Advanced undergraduate students must have completed Econ 204 and Econ 203; and preferably at least one economic development course (Econ 366, Econ 367).

- Graduate students (MA & PhD) in social sciences and related fields: No prerequisites but must be enrolled by the GPD office.