Objective The objective of this course is to study empirical papers based on quantitative impact evaluations of development interventions, and analyze them within the broader framework of development micro-economics. Students will learn how to learn how to critically read empirical impact evaluations using various econometric techniques, and how to design and implement impact evaluations of actual development projects. The course aims to provide initial guidance and feedback for students developing their own research in this area. Prerequisite Econometrics and Development Economics Requirements In the first 9 weeks of the seminar, a group of 2 or 3 students will be responsible to prepare presentations of the empirical papers to be covered that week. After a general introduction of the themes and the methods by the professor, these students will guide the discussion regarding the papers. Guidelines for this discussion will be provided. All other students will be expected to have read and studied the papers in detail, and to be familiar with the material in the additional readings on methods. In the final 3 weeks of the seminar, the discussion will focus on discussions of research ideas and impact evaluation design as proposed and developed by the students. During those weeks, we will also include discussions on some more practical issues such as sampling design, data quality, avoiding attrition, etc. Course outline and readings by week Each week we will focus on a topic or a group of related topics, and focus on a particular impact evaluation method and/or methodological issues. In addition to the empirical papers that will be discussed, most classes also have some readings specifically focusing on methods, in order to refresh student's knowledge of the methods that are most relevant for the week's papers. In some cases, the reading list also includes critiques or comments that have been written about specific papers (indented under the original paper).
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