ECON 895: Special Topics in Economics

ECON 895-010: Causal Methods Hist Pol Econ
(Fall 2023)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W

David J. King Hall 2053

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Section Information for Fall 2023

ECON 895 Causal Methods Hist Pol Econ provides an overview of important methodological empirical tools in economics and political science and their applications in historical political economy.  Specifically, we will revisit popular econometric techniques such as instrumental variable analysis, difference-in-differences, and regression discontinuity design and discuss how practitioners use these tools when dealing with historical questions and historical data.   The class combines lectures, student discussions, and presentations with the goal of producing a research paper by the end of the semester. 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of discipline. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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