Ph.D. course in

Inequality and Development
 
Institute of Economics
University of Copenhagen
16 June – 3 July 2003

I. INTRODUCTION

The Institute of Economics at the University of Copenhagen and its Development Economics Research Group (DERG) is in collaboration with Professor Erik Thorbecke from Cornell University organising an intensive Ph.D. course on Inequality and Development from 16 June to 3 July 2003. This is the 6th course of its kind offered in Copenhagen since 1997, and the theme in 2003 is at the very core of the development field. Gaps in living conditions within and between countries and the implications hereof for growth and development are fundamental concerns for economists as well as other social scientists. A course outline, including a detailed list of topics to be covered, is provided below. The course will be open to approximately 25 participants.

In the middle of the Ph.D. course (i.e. on 23 and 24 June) the Institute of Economics is also hosting the 2nd Nordic Conference in Development Economics (NCDE-2 ). It takes place within the framework of the Nordic Network in Development Economics (NNDE), and Professors Erik Thorbecke and Paul Streeten will give keynote lectures on topics related to Inequality and Development. All Ph.D. students enrolled in the Ph.D. course are expected to participate in the conference and are invited to submit papers. This will be an excellent occasion to present and obtain high-quality feedback on work in progress.

Both of the above events are targeted towards researchers in the development economics environment in the Nordic countries, including Ph.D. students admitted at Nordic institutions, independent of national and other background. However, interested practitioners with relevant professional background from for example multi- and bilateral aid organizations and researchers from elsewhere are also welcome.

II. LECTURERS

The following visiting professors will be teaching the course:

• Professor Tony Shorrocks, Director WIDER
• Professor Erik Thorbecke, Cornell University
• Professor Paul Streeten, Boston University and World Development
• Professor Kaushik Basu, Cornell University, Director of the Program on Comparative Economic Development
• Dr. Maiju Perälä, Research Associate WIDER
• Professor Christian Morrisson, University of Paris
• Professor François Bourguignon, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS),
  European Economic Review and World Bank Economic Review  

III. COURSE OUTLINE

A concluding session will take place in the afternoon af 3 July after the last lecture. Participants are expected not to book flights or other travel means departing from Copenhagen before 6 pm. on 3 July.

Each morning (M) or afternoon (A) session is scheduled to consist of two 45 minutes lectures with a 15 minutes break in between. Sessions will normally start at 9.15 am and 1.15 pm. However, further information will be provided as we go along, and the scheduled break may be dropped.

The venue for the course will be the Institute of Economics at the University of Copenhagen, 'Bispetorvet' building. A list of relevant readings will be prepared before the course, and material which cannot be downloaded from the web will be made available in Copenhagen.

IV. COURSE CERTIFICATES/CREDITS

Successful participation will be used as a basis for providing course certificates to the participants. However, no formal exam will be held.

V. COURSE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

The organisers of the course are

Professor Erik Thorbecke, Cornell University
E-mail: et17@cornell.edu
Telephone: (+1) 607-255-2066, Fax: (+1) 607-255-0178
Postal address: 3M11 MVR, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.

Professor Finn Tarp, Institute of Economics, University of Copenhagen.
E-mail: Finn.Tarp@econ.ku.dk
Telephone: (+45) 35 32 30 41, Fax: (+45) 35 32 30 64
Postal address: Studiestræde 6, DK-1455 Copenhagen K, Denmark.

Ms. Vibeke Kovsted (administrator)
E-mail: Vibeke.Kovsted@econ.ku.dk
Telephone: (+45) 35 32 44 03, Fax: (+45) 35 32 30 64
Postal address: Studiestræde 6, DK-1455 Copenhagen K, Denmark.

VI. REGISTRATON AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS

Those wishing to participate should fill out an application form as soon as possible. The application should be sent no later than 1 April 2003. Please also sent a curriculum vitae and a description of research interests by e-mail to Vibeke Kovsted. A final list of participants will be issued in early May. Those wishing to present a paper at the Second Nordic Conference in Development Economics (NCDE-2) should submit abstracts and papers to the conference organisers as described on the relevant web-site.

Assistance with booking accommodation in modest facilities will be available for Ph.D. Studeents, and no course fee will be charged. However, this year no financial assistance is available to support student travel, acccomodation, per diem and similar costs. It is expected that home institutions will help mobilise the necessary support. Should further information be required to help facilitate this process please do not hesitate to contact us.

Those wishing to participate must indicate in their application whether they wish assistance in making hotel reservation, clearly specifying name and duration of stay. Please direct all queries related to accommodation, transport etc. to Vibeke Kovsted.

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