Case Study (Development Goals and Aid Policy II)
Instructors
Credits / Language / Semester
2Credits / English / Winter
Objectives/Overview
This case study will focus on Official Development Assistance as a framework to help development of developing and emerging countries. It will use such books as those by Paul Collier, Jeffrey Sachs, Joseph Stiglitz and William Easterly to discuss various issues evolving in and around ODA. The course aims to prepare students for future positions, in both public and plivate sectors, where an international perspective is required.
Keywords
ODA, development
Teaching Methods
Introduction by students on assigned chapters of the books and discussions.
On top of the above, students will be required to form several groups depending on thier interests and collectively make a presentation and write a final paper in English.
Grading
Grading will be based on class and dicussion particiaption and a presentation and a report.
Notes on Taking the Course
Case Study (Developing Goals and Aid Policy) in summer 2012 is NOT a prerequisite for this course.