Econ 452: Course Outline

Outline

  1. Potential Outcomes Framework (1 lecture)
  2. Randomized Control Trials (1.5 lectures)
  3. Regressions (1.5 lectures)
  4. Non-linear regressions (2 lectures)
  5. Instrumental Variables (5 lectures)
  6. Heterogeneous Treatment Effects (1 lecture)
  7. Panel data and Fixed Effects (3 lectures)
  8. Difference-in-Differences (5 lectures)
  9. Regression Discontinuity (2 lectures)
  10. Inference (1 lecture)
  11. Take away from the course (1 lecture)

Assessment

  • 10% Discussion and class participation
  • 30% 5 Problem sets
  • 60% Group project