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:  

Wed 8-10 a.m., see alma for online location

Start:   4 November 2020
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 take place digitally in the winter semester 2020/21.

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.