ECON 4140

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ECON 4140
Methods and Computation in Program Evaluation

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Introduces fundamental frameworks for program evaluation and causal inference in empirical research and the industry, and studies how modern predictive machine learning methods can be applied to get more credible estimates of causal effects. Problems are formulated and discussed in terms of formal econometric models, but the focus will be the applied and practical perspectives, especially in economics. Requires statistic and econometric knowledge at the level of ECON 3140 or equivalent, and programing experience in R or Python.


Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG), (SDS-AS)

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8731 ECON 4140   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Qiu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person