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27 May 2021
Studying Economics at the Summer School
Find out more about our economics courses this summer
Whether you have a background in economics or you are discovering it for the first time, studying economics at the Sciences Po Summer School will provide you with an enriching and stimulating educational experience. Attending the Summer School allows participants to experience fascinating courses that proactively address today’s most pressing issues, while also giving them the opportunity to explore one of the fundamental disciplines that are at the heart of the Sciences Po curriculum.
Students, graduates and professionals who are looking to further develop their analytical and problem solving skills may be drawn to our economics courses. These courses are also particularly appealing to those who are curious about public policy, economic development, and globalization. Taking the time to study economics at the Summer School will allow participants to expand their knowledge of economic issues and engage in constructive debates about how these issues are shaping our societies. Furthermore, they will have access to renowned experts in the field who will help them decipher these issues, while they progress in their quantitative analysis skills.
Below you can find out more about the economics courses that will be offered this summer.
Economics for a Better World: Issues and Policies in Low-Income Countries (June 2022)
Students who are keen to understand poverty reduction from the perspective of development economics will be interested in our course, “Economics for a Better World: Issues and Policies in Low-Income Countries" (Pdf,150 KB). Together, professors and economists Olivia Bertelli, Véronique Gille and Kenneth Houngbedji will examine the relationship between poverty and economic development, as well as the policies that can be implemented to tackle extreme poverty. Students will not only develop a better understanding of the global issues in contemporary public policies, but also of the microeconomic dimensions of poverty and the environmental concerns generated by economic activities. Students will also be able to look at these issues through a quantitative analysis approach that focuses on the measurement and methods applied to produce the evidence and solutions to poverty.
The Age of Economists: Globalization, Growth and Inequalities (July 2022)
Professor David Duhamel joins us again this summer to teach his widely popular course, "The Age of Economists: Globalization, Growth and Inequalities" (Pdf, 93 KB). Available on campus in Paris, Professor Duhamel will take students on a historical journey, providing insights into how economic thought has developed over the centuries and its impact on other social sciences disciplines. Connecting the past to the present, he will use case studies, economics news and current events to help students understand how economic thought has influenced some of our most important contemporary debates. Students will have the opportunity to engage in lively discussions about growth, inequality and globalization.
To learn more, check out this interview, in which Professor Duhamel explains how his course challenges students to think about economics and rising inequalities, as well as what can be done about them.
What do Summer School students think about the course “The Age of Economists”?
Read a quote from our anonymous student satisfaction survey:
"It was the best class in economics I have had so far! I am glad to have encountered an academic who approaches current issues from such a critical and analytical perspective. I was stunned by the teaching methods of David Duhamel. At no point did I ever feel bored, and I think I can speak for the whole class, that he captivated us with his stories and his open-mindedness; there was room for critical discussions on almost anything."