Economic Development in Asia

1. To understand the factors that lead to persistence of poverty and underdevelopment in the empirical context of Asia.
2. Learning how to examine the evidence on policy relevant interventions.
This will involve looking at tables with statistical output. By the end of the course you should be more comfortable making inferences based on statistical output that is presented to you.
3. To develop and sharpen your analytical and presentation skills by participating in class discussions and group debates.
4. To acquire an appreciation of the issues involved in designing and evaluating developmental policies.