This course surveys what we do and don't know about economic growth and poverty alleviation in developing countries.  We will cover the following topics in detail; the definition of development; the theory of economic growth; human capital (education and health); technology and innovation; economic policy; economic shocks; institutions; geography; and social conflict, violence, and war.  In addition, we will discuss program evaluation (with a focus on educational interventions) and sustainable development (with a focus on microfinance).  The course also includes two in-class debates related to the paper assignments.