ECON 120Development Economics
Studies the microeconomics of development. Topics may include health and nutrition, education, intra-household economics, formal and informal risk-coping mechanisms, savings, credit, agriculture, institutions, and service delivery and corruption. Focuses on empirical methods. Problem sets require statistical software such as Stata. (Formerly Economic Development.)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1; STAT 17 and STAT 17L.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | PhysSciences 114 | J. M. Robinson | Open 58/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Robinson | 3.6 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 45% | 27 |
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