Students deepen their knowledge of econometric methods and can critically assess and discuss the scientific quality of empirical economic papers (using these methods).
Subject
This seminar covers selected advanced econometric methods. The focus is on methods that allow causal inference, such as instrumental variable estimation or regression discontinuity design or difference-in-differences approach.
Criteria for evaluation
Participation in class, presentation, term paper
Methods
Lecture, presentations, discussions
Language
English
Study material
Recent research papers (will be announced in class).
