This course offers an introduction to the main themes of development economics and globalization. It combines theoretical concepts, group discussions, and practical application through the analysis of research articles. Class sessions include a role-playing exercise, student presentations, and class debates. A progressive approach to methodology is followed throughout the course, allowing students to become familiar with different econometric techniques: randomized controlled trials, panel data analysis, instrumental variable methods, and difference-in-differences analysis.

• Course outline (simplified):
  Introduction and role-playing exercise on the concept of "sustainable" development
• Health and education: randomized controlled trials and human capital
• Microeconomics of development: technology adoption, credit, and entrepreneurship
• Institutions and international trade
• Current challenges: climate change, international migration, digitalization, and global inequality
  Teaching format: 20-hour lecture course, in-person.

- To become familiar with the main concepts and theories of development economics
- To explore issues related to health, education, technology, finance, and institutions in developing countries
- To gain a better understanding of the microeconomic and macroeconomic determinants of growth and inequality
- To work in groups on case studies and present research papers in English