Statistics, Econometrics and Quantitative Methods

S316 Policy Analysis and Evaluation

Lecturer:  

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Boockmann

Profiles:  

B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration
B.Sc. in International Economics
B.Sc. in International 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.