BA Seminar: Development Policy Evaluation

We will study popular approaches to the alleviation of poverty in developing countries. In particular, we will focus on methods of evaluating the impact of development programs on outcomes in financial well-being, education, and entrepreneurship. For their BA thesis, students are expected to replicate and extend the analysis of a published paper. 

Grading:

presentation (50%), exposé (30%), active participation (20%)

Dates:

We will meet in person.

Kickoff meeting (F425): Thursday, 28.10.2021, 13:30-15:00
Stata Session (F425): Friday, 19.11.21, 13:30-15:00 
Presentations (G309): Friday, 14.01.22 and Saturday, 15.01.22