Williams College Center for Development Economics (CDE)

The Center for Development Economics (CDE) at Williams College offers an intensive, one academic year, master’s degree program designed for economists from low and middle-income countries who have some practical experience. The goal of the program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the development process, emphasizing analytical techniques helpful to policymakers. The result is an effective mix of theory and policy application that enables students to be more objective in their home environment.