African History through the Lens of Economics
Registration has opened for the new open-access course (free of charge) 'African History through the lens of Economics' at the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School.
Date: 1 February 2022 – 13 April 2022
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday @ 10am ET / 3pm GMT
Course overview
Africa has experienced robust growth over the past two decades. Increases in productivity, structural transformation, and urbanisation are improving the lives of millions. As Africa's role on the global stage is rising, so does the need to understand the impact of the continent’s past on its present.
The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School has designed an interdisciplinary, open-access lecture series to study the impact of Africa’s history on contemporary development. The 10-week course led by Elias Papaioannou (London Business School), Leonard Wantchekon (Princeton University), Stelios Michalopoulos (Brown University) and Nathan Nunn (Harvard University) will feature leading experts and guest scholars across economics, history, political science, cultural anthropology, business and psychology to provide a forum of dialogue across multiple subject areas.
This course is open to students and professionals with an interest in economics, political science, history, sociology and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. Supported by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the Structural Transformation and Economic Growth Initiative (STEG).