Tools of statistics and econometrics.

- Advanced understanding of the academic literature on the historical roots of divergence in development - Learn about demographic processes, human capital measures and determinants of human capital formation, migration patterns, colonialism, pre-colonial institutions, slavery and other topics - Ability to write short essays using the basic rules of scientific works - Capacity to debate and question opinions with academic rigour - Ability to work in teams - Practice giving academic presentations

Topic 1 Demography, human capital and growth 1. Population change 2. Human capital 3. Migration Topic 2 Pre-colonial institutions and slavery 1. Pre-Colonial institutions: Africa 2. Pre-Colonial institutions: Latin America and Asia 3. Slavery Topic 3 Colonialism 1. The legacy of colonialism: colonial rule and investments 2. The legacy of colonialism: education 3. The legacy of colonialism: land, labor and inequality Topic 4 Environment

The module is based on 11 sessions of 2 hours each. Sessions will include both lectures and discussions of the most relevant articles.