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Diana Fletschner
PB AF 534
Seattle Campus
Survey of current microeconomic questions related to well-being of rural people in developing countries. Strengthens the ability to design appropriate policy tools for rural development by enhancing understanding of economic theory and its applications to rural households and by reviewing findings.
Class description
This course provides a survey of current microeconomic questions related to the well-being of rural people in developing countries. My goal is to strengthen your ability to design appropriate policy tools for rural development by enhancing your understanding of economic theory and its applications to rural households and by reviewing empirical findings.
The class starts with a framework to justify, design, and evaluate policy, grounded on economic theory. It goes on to cover an array of current problems in rural areas of developing countries and reviews policy instruments that have been applied to mitigate them. Throughout the review, special attention will be paid to how women are affected by these problems and by common policy interventions.
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