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Understanding and Applying Econometrics for Policy

Critically evaluate the robustness of policy evaluations carried out using microeconometric techniques, identifying strengths and weaknesses
Understand how to apply a range of evaluation techniques in practice and identify pointers for further CPD
Understand the assumptions underpinning models and the modelling choices we face when presented with a policy evaluation challenge

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

This 2-day course covers a range of econometric evaluation techniques that are used to gauge policy impacts (with a focus on microeconomic contexts). Consideration is given to standard regression-based approaches, instrumental methods, difference-in-differences and matching methods.