Frontiers in Development Economics 1

AAE 730 explores theory and empirical evidence on growth and development in low-income countries, covering topics like poverty, institutions, and behavioral economics.

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Historical reviews of Laura Schechter: Laura Schechter is remembered as an extremely kind and humble professor who maintains authenticity in her teaching.

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ECON 709 and 711

AAE 730

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Fall 2026

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Historical reviews of Laura Schechter: Laura Schechter is described as extremely kind, genuinely humble, and authentic. Reviewers highlight her positive personal qualities and teaching style.

LAURA ANNE SCHECHTER is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews of Laura Schechter: Laura Schechter is remembered as an extremely kind and humble professor who maintains authenticity in her teaching.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 3.50 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.50 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Historical reviews of Laura Schechter: Students describe her as one of their favorite all-time professors due to her genuine and humble demeanor.

Topics

  • Measurement of poverty and inequality
  • Risk and insurance
  • Social networks
  • Technology adoption, education, corruption, and institutions
  • Behavioral economics

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  • Analyzing growth and development in low-income countries
  • Examining specific development topics like poverty, institutions, and behavioral economics

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