全球公共政策经济学
课程教师
Tinghua Yu
教师简介
Dr Tinghua Yu is an Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Economics at Birkbeck, University of London and a Senior Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She received her PhD in Political Science from Columbia University. Prior to her appointment at Birkbeck, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the LSE School of Public Policy. She uses mixed methods to address issues at the heart of social and public policy, such as gender, social mobility and quality of public policy. Her research has appeared in leading journals including Explorations in Economic History, Journal of Political Institution and Political Economy, Political Science Research and Methods, and Journal of Theoretical Politics. Her ongoing research assesses how gender norms shape and are shaped by men's and women's reactions to changes in their economic and social environment. This research agenda has been supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a Global Incubator Seed Grant from the McDonnell International Scholars Academy at Washington University.
课程内容
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the intricate relationship between economics and global public policy, with a strong emphasis on practical data analysis. Through a series of lectures and hands-on projects, students will gain essential skills in using real-world data to investigate economic and policy-related topics. Guided by step-by-step instructions, students will work with both curated and publicly available data sets, producing their own analytical reports.
A key focus of the course is on teaching the fundamentals of data-driven analysis, providing foundation in economics principles that you need to confidently engage with economists and policymakers on global policy issues. Students will examine how markets achieve various economic objectives, the reasons for market failures, and the potential of government interventions to improve outcomes.
By mastering core economic principles and applying them to real-world data, students will be better equipped to critically evaluate global policy issues and engage with economists and policymakers. Whether your goal is to work in government, international organizations, non-profits, or the private sector, this course will empower you to meaningfully contribute to the development and assessment of policies in today's interconnected world.
预期目标
Build a solid foundation in fundamental economic principles that shape public policy decisions.
Develop a deep understanding of the complex relationship between economics and public policy.
Understand the diverse public policy goals societies pursue and the trade-offs involved in achieving them.
Apply economic concepts to analyze and interpret the effects of public policies.
Hone analytical skills to identify market limitations and evaluate the need for policy interventions.
Acquire practical data-handling and presentation skills for use in academic projects or professional settings.
Grasp the meaning and significance of key statistical concepts, such as measures of inequality, and understand their importance in policy analysis.
Strengthen critical thinking skills by applying economic principles to global policy issues.
Translate economic theory into practical insights by applying acquired knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Communicate economic principles clearly, demonstrating their relevance to real-world public policy challenges.
Gain confidence in engaging with economists and policymakers on global policy issues through informed discussions.
课程安排
Lecture | Topic (2.5 teaching hours) |
1 | Social Interactions and Economic Outcomes |
2 | Public Policy for Fairness and efficiency |
3 | Institutions and Economic Outcomes |
4 | Doing economics: Collecting and Analyzing Data |
5 | Markets and Government Interventions |
6 | Market Failure and Government Interventions |
7 | Asymmetric Information and Government Interventions |
8 | Doing economics: Measuring Key Concepts in Public Policy |
9 | Inequality and Public Policy |
10 | Globalization and Public Policy |
Reading List
No single textbook. Reading list will be provided for each topic.
Student Assessment
Write a 600-word article for The Economist on any topic, inspired by the style and content of existing articles in the publication. Ensure your writing maintains the newspaper style typical of The Economist. No references are needed.
