QUANTITATIVE METHODS

The module Quantitative methods is a follow up of the module on Research methods. It consists of courses that will enable students to correctly gather and analyse original or existing data. Combining quantitative methods to economic analysis is a basic skill of junior economists. Courses cover: survey techniques, advanced statistics, econometrics, GIS. Courses will mainly be given in the lab. Tutorials are applications / provide case studies related to stats and econometrics.

ECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY

The module Economic Theory and Policy consists of three courses. Financing for Development covers public and private funding available for development. Macroeconomics and Growth presents the stylised facts of economic growth. Political Economy and Policy Reform covers political constraints of reforms.

ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT II

The module Economics of Development II consists of three courses. Development Microeconomics introduces the students to the economic analysis of household decisions in rural areas of developing countries.. Poverty and Development deals with issues related to the definition and measurement of poverty, and highlights poverty changes in the developing world during the last decade. Seminars will cover selected development topics based on case studies.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The module Sustainable Development consists of two courses. Economic Analysis of Sustainable Development aims to give the students a better understanding of the sustainable development concept through the lens of an economist. Seminars will cover case studies such as the role of sovereign funds and global public goods.