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., 331, Mohlstr. 36 Tutorial: Wed 4-6 p.m., PC Labor | |
| Start: | Lecture: 18.10.2023 Tutorial: 25.10.2023 | |
| 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
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.