Development Lunch Workshop – Spring 2023
The Development Lunch Workshops are operated with support from the Becker Friedman Institute and The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and is a collaboration between Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, Booth School of Business, Harris School of Public Policy and the Law School.
This workshop series is weekly on Fridays from 12:30-2:00 p.m CST.
This workshop is intended for University of Chicago faculty, students and staff.
All times listed below are Central Standard Time.
Agenda
Friday, March 24, 2023
Effects of Caste-based Affirmative Action in Governance on Socio-Economic Networks and Resource Provision
Emily Breza, Harvard University
Friday, March 31, 2023
Crowding in Private Quality: The Equilibrium Effects of Public Spending in Education
Asim Khwaja, Harvard University
Friday, April 7, 2023
Quid Pro Quo, Knowledge Spillover, and Industrial Quality Upgrades: Evidence from the Chinese Auto Industry
Jie Bai, Harvard University
Friday, April 14, 2023
Evaluating Urban Planning: Evidence from Dar es Salaam
Guy Michaels, London School of Economics and Political Science
Friday, April 21, 2023
Updating the State: Information Acquisition Costs and Public Benefits Delivery
Rohini Pande, Yale University
Friday, April 28, 2023
Cartels, Antitrust Enforcement, and Industry Performance: Evidence from Mexico
Tristan Reed, World Bank
Friday, May 5, 2023
The Long-Run Effects of Psychotherapy on Depression, Beliefs, and Economic Outcomes
Frank Schilbach, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Friday, May 12, 2023
The Benefits and Costs of Guest Worker Programs: Experimental Evidence from the India-UAE Migration Corridor
Suresh Naidu, Columbia University
Friday, May 19, 2023
How Important are Investment Indivisibilities for Development? Experimental Evidence from Uganda
Joseph Kaboski, University of Notre Dame