Doing Good (159-0-20)

Instructors

Dean Spencer Karlan

Meeting Info

Lutkin Hall: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

A discussion of why we want to "do good"; how to try to do good (and why problems exist in the first place); and, how to know if you did good. Applications to public policy as well as personal life.

Registration Requirements

None.

Teaching Method

Two 80-minute lectures per week.

Evaluation Method

Short (<1 page) writing assignments throughout the quarter: 30%
Midterm: 20%
Charity assessment assignments: 20%
Final Exam: 30%

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area