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: 16.10.2024

Tutorial: 06.11.2024

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.