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ECON 437. Methods for Causal Inference.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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Description

Foundations for empirical methods in causal inference in empirical economics. Standard Ordinary Least Squares model and its limitations, counterfactual analysis, including randomized experiments, instrumental variables, difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity.
  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 337, ECON 338

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