GOVT148 CM - Development in Practice

Development” is one of the great intellectual, political, financial, and operational endeavors of our modern global world, and tens of millions of people are active in it, whether as volunteers or as professionals, donors or beneficiaries. This course analyzes the conceptual, policy, and operational debates in the field of international development. The readings come primarily from political science, but also include anthropology and institutional economics. Using these insights, we will analyze the aims, tools, and concrete, day-to-day practices of the people who “do” development.

Offered: Occasionally

Credit: 1

Course Number: GOVT148 CM