Objectives:
- To understand the factors that lead to persistence of poverty and under- development in the empirical context of Asia.
- 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.
- To develop and sharpen your analytical and presentation skills by partic- ipating in class discussions.
- To acquire an appreciation of the issues involved in designing and evalu- ating developmental policies.
- To learn about a real social service agency (MINDS) and the challenges involved with impact evaluation when it comes to such agencies. The report you prepare as part of the project will have a real impact on their funding and operations.
