This course explores the central ideas and evidence that economists have proposed to understand global poverty and sustainable development. These are essential analytical tools to design effective solutions to some of the greatest social problems of our time.
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Webinar:
Join our free webinar to discover the courses offered in the Summer School 2025. Discover the transformative learning experience that awaits you as you enhance your expertise with immersive courses in Applied Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. Led by our Academic Director, Banu Demir, this session will feature an overview of the courses from our tutors.
Date: 28 January 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am (GMT)
Location: Online, via Zoom
Registration Opening Soon
Who is the Course for?
This course is designed for master’s and doctoral students in economics, as well as professionals in government, international organisations, and NGOs involved in research and global policymaking. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by workers and firms in low- and middle-income economies and how these obstacles shape persistent poverty and environmental degradation. The course also equips participants with the tools to design effective responses to these challenges.
Choose to follow the Applied Microeconomics Pathway to deepen your knowledge of Applied Economy with courses in Development Economics (morning session) and The Economics of Digital Economy (afternoon session). Or mix and match, choosing different morning or afternoon sessions from our other pathways: Econometrics or Macroeconomics.
