Course description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Does welfare spending reduce poverty? Does the minimum wage destroy jobs? Does trade liberalisation increase inequality? Does development aid really help poor countries? Do longer sentences reduce crime? Policy makers around the globe are confronted with these questions on a daily basis and effective policy interventions can only be designed with good answers.

Measuring and understanding the effect of policies is now more important than ever in any field, from development to labour, from finance to education and beyond. The Geneva Summer School in “Evaluating Policy Interventions” offers students a comprehensive understanding of the most advanced techniques of policy evaluation through a powerful combination of theoretical classes and applied examples.

The faculty is a mix of internationally renowned academics and policy analysts working in the most influential international organisations and public administrations from around the globe. 

Moreover, the course is open to both Master and PhD students from Universities and Research Institutions as well as to the staff of international organisations. The mix of academics and practitioners on both sides, i.e. teaching faculty and audience, is intended to mutually learn from each other and facilitate the networking between both sides.

EVALUATION

The students will be evaluated on the basis of small groups projects of 4-6 students under the supervision of the course director and instructors. The results will be presented as a small homework and in class presentations.

Equivalence of 6 ECTS

Please note: Changes to the draft program may be made at any time prior to the start of the course.

Tuition Fees

TUITION FEES AND DEADLINE

Tuition Fees: 1'800 CHF

UNIGE students: 250 CHF (limited number of places available)

Deadline: June 24, 2016

Faculty & Staff

FACULTY

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Schedule & Classes