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The Jeffrey Sachs Book Club
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
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50 Weeks
Join Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs as he interviews renowned authors about their groundbreaking work in economics, globalization, public policy, history, sustainability, and more. The Jeffrey Sachs Book Club is a global forum to discuss outstanding, recently-published work focused on sustainable development, globalization, environment, public policy, history, law, and related issues....
Data Analysis for Social Scientists
by Esther Duflo , Sara Fisher Ellison- 0.0
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11 Weeks
Learn methods for harnessing and analyzing data to answer questions of cultural, social, economic, and policy interest. This course is now part of two independent MITx MicroMasters programs. For both MicroMasters programs, learners will need to first enroll in and pass this course. 1. MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP)....
Foundations of Development Policy
by Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee , Esther Duflo , Benjamin Olken- 0.0
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11 Weeks
Using economic theory and data analysis, explore the economic lives of the poor, and the ways to design and implement effective development policy. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). While studying each of these topics, we will delve into the following questions:...
Designing and Running Randomized Evaluations
by Esther Duflo , Rachel Glennerster- 0.0
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12 Weeks
Learn how to both design randomized evaluations and implement them in the field to measure the impact of social programs. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). This course will provide step-by-step training on how to design and conduct an RCT. The course will also introduce common research transparency practices....
The Challenges of Global Poverty
by Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee , Esther Duflo- 0.0
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11 Weeks
A course for those who are interested in the challenge posed by massive and persistent world poverty. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). The questions we will take up include: Is extreme poverty a thing of the past? What is economic life like when living under a dollar per day?...
Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs
by Jeffrey D. Sachs , Martin J. Sherwin , Richard Rothstein , Rashid Khalidi- 0.0
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Join Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs as he interviews renowned authors about groundbreaking work that examines the most important topics for humanity. The Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs is a free global forum to discuss outstanding, recently-published work that examines the most important topics for humanity. The need to reorganize our governments and our economies to solve today's "wicked problems";...
US-China Relations – What Is at Stake
by Diana Choyleva , Nigel Inkster- 0.0
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3 Weeks
In this course you will learn why US-China relations have deteriorated, how the failure of America’s policy of engagement with Beijing has given way to ever-sharper competition in the economic, technology and military spheres, and how this geopolitical contest is likely to play out. They were wrong. Hoped-for collaboration has been replaced by out-and-out competition across the policy spectrum....
$299
The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy
by Pamela A. Saunders, Ph.D. , Andrew Carle , Sonya Barsness, M.S. , Tara McMulen, Ph.D., MPH- 0.0
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4 Weeks
The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy will introduce you to the interdisciplinary field of aging, important concepts of senior living administration, and to the master of science degree at Georgetown University in Aging & Health. These solutions require a multidisciplinary approach to construct healthier understandings of aging and build a more age-integrated society....
$139
Qualitative Research Methods: Data Coding and Analysis
by Susan Silbey , Meghan Perdue- 0.0
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4 Weeks
A short course that will teach you how to analyze qualitative data. This short course is adapted from a semester length graduate level course taught at MIT covering Qualitative Research Methods. The first half of the course is covered in 21A. 819. 1x, and covers an introduction to qualitative research and conducting interviews....
$79
Exploring Psychology's Core Concepts | 走进心理学
by Jing QIAN- 0.0
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6 Weeks
Howdo you interpretThe Da Vinci Code? Isa sleepwalker aware of themselves? Islanguage before the mind or the contrary? This course will answerthese questions and more with psychology theories. 如何解读达芬奇密码？一个人梦游他自己知道么？先有语言还是先有思想？本门课将用最新最酷的心理学理论来解答这些问题。 This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts that form the foundation of the field of psychology. 心理学是现代生活中人们最广泛涉及的主题，无论是生活中的衣食住行，还是工作中的为人处世，都离不开心理学，都需要心理学的知识和帮助。世界有三大谜：物质起源之谜、生命起源之谜、意识起源之谜，心理学就是探索关于意识起源之谜的科学。心理学研究领域丰富而广泛，且与许多学科有交叉，每一个学生都可能从中找到自己感兴趣的领域。本课程从认知、学习、情感、人际、健康、行为不同侧面介绍心理学知识，以回答学生们在探索自我、认识社会与思考人生的困惑。 how psychologists ask questions, evaluate evidence, and communicate with each other...
$139
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