Courses:

ECON 1151: Statistics

This course is focused on probability, random variables, sampling distributions, estimation of parameters, tests of hypotheses, and regression analysis.

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ECON 2228: Econometric Methods

This course focuses on testing the predictions of economic theory. Topics covered include simple and multiple regression, omitted variable bias, multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, qualitative dependent variables, instrumental variables, and serial correlation.

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ECON 3373: Impact Evaluation in Developing Countries

This course reviews advanced econometric techniques and research designs used to estimate the causal effect of programs or policies implemented in developing countries. Fixed effects, difference-in-difference, instrumental variable, and propensity score methods are discussed, as are regression discontinuity, natural experiment, and randomized experiment designs. The economic rationale for such programs is also addressed. Topic areas include health, education, service delivery, insurance, and micro-finance.

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