S316 Policy Analysis and Evaluation
| Lecturer: | Prof. Dr. Bernhard Boockmann | |
| Profiles: | B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration | |
| Prerequisites: | Quantitative Methods in Economics and Business Administration | |
| Language: | English | |
| Time and Place: | Lecture: Wed 8-10 a.m., HS 24 Kupferbau Tutorial: Mon 4-6 p.m., PC Labor | |
| Start: | Lecture: 20.10.2021 Tutorial: 08.11.2021 | |
| Exam: | Written Exam (60 Min) | |
| Credits Points: | 6 ECTS |
Topics
Introduction
Randomised experiments
Regression analysis and statistical matching
Instrumental variables
Regression discontinuity design
Difference-in-differences
Cost-benefit analysis
An evaluation project
Course information
This course will be held in the classroom. The Corona virus ordinance of the University of Tübingen applies.
Readings
The course will be based on Angrist, J.D., and Pischke, J.-S. (2015): Mastering ‘Metrics, Princeton University Press. A list of further references will be provided.