The course introduces econometric techniques and models used to identify the assumptions required for causal inference as well as tests for these assumptions when they are available. It shows how these techniques and models can be used to evaluate and quantify causal economic relationships and forecast counterfactual economic outcomes. Part of four-course, year-long sequence (APEC 8211-2-3-4).
prereq: ApEc 5031 or equiv OR Ph.D. student OR instr consent